Create expressive, lifelike sketches with Faber-Castell Goldfaber Graphite Pencils. With smooth, rich laydown and a variety of hardness degrees to choose from, these pencils are the ideal companions for students and aspiring artists alike. Hardness Degree: 6B Eco Pencil wood from sustainable forestry Wooden hexagonal barrel is comfortable and prevents rolling Available in 7 hardness degrees for greater creative expression Soft, rich graphite leads provide smooth, dark laydown 2.8mm leads use secural bonding (SV) process for high break-resistance, reducing sharpening time Suitable for all kinds of sketching, drawing and writing Non-toxic and safe to use for peace of mind