Smooth and easy to draw, blend and overpaint with, Holbein Artists' Coloured Pencils are produced to meet the high demands of exceptional performance and handling characteristics by artists worldwide.  Ideal for drawing, illustration, sketch and design, the Holbein pencils feature a soft, 3.8mm thick lead.  The line offers a great variety of colors to choose from manufactured using reliable pigments with high lightfast ratings. Holbein Artists' Coloured Pencils work well on any kind of paper with exceptional covering and blending capabilities.