Lacquer-coated pure graphite pencils have a solid, weighty feel and excellent lay down properties. They're made from the finest Hardtmuth graphite, named for Joseph Hardtmuth, Koh-I-Noor founder and inventor of the process for manufacturing graphite-based pencils in 1790. Woodless pencils outlast wood-cased pencils, making them an economical choice for drawing and sketching. Set includes 12 pencils in 1 degree of hardness: 4B. Non-toxic. Set of 12.