Faber-Castell is a German colored pencil and writing instrument manufacturer with over 250 years. Faber Castell has made the international standards for current pencil thickness, hardness and length. Since then, it became one of the most famous and leading manufacturers of stationery and art supplies, including colored pencils, pens, fountain pens, and more. Selected high-quality pigments with excellent purity of color, designed for transparency and saturation. The solid color core wrapped wood shaft is made of high quality with Faber Castell standards which are considered the best pencil material. This set of 50 smooth oil colored pencils comes in a bright red tin with vibrant images and is recommended as a gift.