Polychromos colour pencil, tin of 24 Polychromos artists' pencils are valued internationally by professionals and semi-professionals for their unsurpassed quality. The high quality standards of the Polychromos coloured pencils shine through, whether they are used for graphics, artistic free style or for the exact rendition of plans. These Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencils are ideal for artists at all levels, offering a soft yet vibrant colour lay down. The lead has been bonded to the barrel which will prevent lead breakage. The oil-based lead is smudge proof, water-resistant and resists fading over time. These pencils have a thick, 3.8 mm strip of lead which lets you produce both thick and thin lines. The oil-based lead is water-resistant and smudge proof. The high quality lead is lightfast and acid-free, so the colours will last a long time on the paper. These pencils are coated in an environmentally safe varnish. They come in an assortment of bright, vibrant colours. There are 24 pencils in this pack.