This set of 12 graphite pencils is a great basic to have in your pencil collection. The different grades of hardness allow you to easily create sharp and soft lines in your drawings and sketches. Talens Art Creation also offers graphite pencils in a set of 6 and coloured pencils in sets of 12 and 24. Contents: 12 pencils (2H – H – HB – B – 2B – 3B – 4B – 5B – 6B – 7B – 8B – 9B).   About Talens Art Creation graphite pencils These graphite pencils come in different grades of hardness. The softer the pencil, the darker the shade will be. Softer grades are ideal for sketching and drawing, while the harder grades are ideal to use for more detailed work like graphic drawings. The pencils come in cardboard packaging with a sturdy tray to keep your pencils organised. The packaging is fully recyclable and provides good protection.