Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils are artist-quality coloured pencils widely regarded as some of the best available. Offered in a range of colours that are highly light-fast and vivid as well as smudge-proof and water-resistant, Polychromos pencils are ideal for all types of artwork where quality is paramount. Oil pastel leads are highly break-resistant and capable of holding a much sharper point than other coloured pencils. Faber-Castell is the world-leading manufacturer of top-quality, innovative art materials. The pencils have soft waterproof waxy, 3.8mm leads that are particularly resistant to smudging. Richly pigmented leads are break-resistant and can be sharpened to a very fine point. They are ideal for finer details or can be used to cover extended areas completely. High break resistance due to secural bonding process (SV) ensures soft, vibrant colour laydown. High-quality acid-free pigments in bright colours offer unsurpassed lightfastness, making them ideal for professional and hobby artists.