Experience endless creativity with the Faber-Castell Graphite Pencil Sketch Set. This 8-piece selection of professional quality graphite pencils and accessories is an excellent value for hobby artists and students interested in exploring and sketching with graphite pencils in various lead hardness levels! Designed for students, beginners, and hobby artists, this set is the perfect introduction to tools illustrators will use throughout their careers. It provides a classic array of pencils that cover nearly every grayscale tone in the spectrum. This sketch set for beginners includes 6 degrees of lead hardness: 2H, HB, B, 2B, 4B, and 6B. Additionally, the set provides a handheld sharpener and a PVC- and latex-free eraser with comfort edges for more accurate detailing. Faber-Castell graphite pencils feature break-resistant lead that is glued the entire length of the pencil to ensure the lead will not fall out during use or sharpening. The break-resistant lead combines finely ground graphite and clay to ensure a smooth, balanced, and easy laydown. Since 1761, Faber-Castell has proudly created art and school supplies for adult beginners and professional artists. Elevate your skill and work using the flexible and durable Faber-Castell graphite pencils, which are ideal for art students and aspiring artists.