Made of the finest graphite, you'll find these drawing pencils to be superb for writing, drafting, sketching and drawing. The Raffine pure graphite pencils glide over any drawing surface and can be used to make a wide array of subtle gray tones simply by varying hand pressure. Made with precision, the deep-toned graphite lead is bonded to the wood for durability. With its deep, dark tones and quality craftsmanship, the Raffine Graphite Pencil is a classic drawing and design pencil destined to become a staple in your sketch box!