Faber-Castell Creative Studio Graphite Sketch Set is ideal for the aspiring artist and art student. The graphite pencil set provides versatile and diverse drawing pencils that are ideal for sketching, graphic design, shading, urban sketching, mixed media art, dimension art and portraits. This is a complete sketching pencil set that includes 8 Faber-Castell graphite pencils, a pencil sharpener and eraser. Faber-Castell graphite pencils feature break-resistant lead that are glued the entire length of the pencil to ensure the lead will not fall out during use or sharpening. The break-resistant lead is a mixture of finely ground graphite and clay to ensure a smooth, balanced and easy laydown, perfect for shading! The graphite pencils are available in 8 degrees of hardness: 4H, 2H, H, HB, B, 2B, 4B, 6B. The included pencil sharpener and eraser are dust, PVC and latex-free. Since 1761, Faber-Castell has proudly created art and school supplies for kids, adults and professional artists alike. Elevated your skill and work by using the flexible and durable Faber-Castell graphite pencils that are ideal for the art student and aspiring artist.