Faber-Castell classic colour pencils have high quality pigments, vibrant colours and a smooth 3.3mm colour strip which is fully bonded to prevent breakage. Great for blending colours on paper, poster and card. Each pencil is hexagonal in shape which makes them easy and comfortable to hold. Easy to store, these pencils come in their own handy tub. These coloured pencils are made from FSC wood which means that they have been made with wood that comes from FSC certified forests. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable management of the world’s forests. Tub of 72 (6 x 12 colours). Faber-Castell, established in 1761 by the cabinet maker Kaspar Faber (1730-1784), is one of the oldest industrial companies in the world. The company is the world’s leading manufacturer of wood-cased pencils with a varied range of products for writing, drawing and creative design, as well as decorative cosmetics. Faber-Castell is renowned for its high quality, innovative products, commitment to tradition, and environmental awareness.