One pencil that writes, sharpens, erases, protects and extends! Faber-Castell 9000 Perfect Pencil was launched in 1905 and has been a favorite tool of artists and illustrators across the world. This multi-functional pencil features a cap that works as a pencil extender when writing, protects the pencil from tip breakage and has an integrated pencil sharpener. The Castell 9000 graphite lead pencil is fully bonded by wood and is glued the entire length of the pencil, allowing for break-resistant leads and easy sharpening. This pencil set comes with 3 additional #2 pencils for refilling your Perfect Pencil! The 3 refills will allow for endless writing, drawing and sketching. The Perfect Pencil Castell 9000 is a multi-purpose, pre-sharpened #2 pencil that features lead made of finely ground graphite and clay. Never scratchy, the Castell 9000 pencil has a degree hardness of ‘B' designating that the pencil lead is dark in color, soft and ideal multi-purpose use. The eraser on this pencil is of the highest quality and will not smudge your work while erasing. An environment friendly writing choice! Faber-Castell 9000 pencils feature a water-based eco-varnish and are made from wood that is sourced from sustainably managed forests. Erasers used on the Castell 9000 is made without the use of harmful softeners and made from PVC-free plastic. The Faber-Castell 9000 graphite pencil is made in Germany. Since 1761, Faber-Castell has proudly designed tools for creatives of all ages and skill levels. From pencil to paper, bring your ideas to life with the very best quality writing materials by Faber-Castell.