CASTELL 9000 – a genuinely classic pencil – was launched by Count Alexander von Faber-Castell in 1905. Its quality and finely graduated degrees of hardness have made it a firm favourite with artists and illustrators. Set contains 6 pencils Castell 9000 in hardness grades HB, B, 2B, 4B 6B and 8B. Ideally suited for artistic and high contrast work. Environmentally safe water-based coating. Extra break-resistant due to SV bonding. Available as individual pencils or in various assorted sets