The Faber-Castell Studio Box set contains 36 Polychromos coloured pencils and comes packaged in a practical box. This selection of professional coloured pencils is suitable for beginners as well as advanced artists. The quality 3.8 mm lead is oil-based, has excellent writing and drawing properties, is water-resistant and does not smudge. The coloured pencils are indispensable for professional artists, illustrators, graphic designers and those just starting out with drawing.