Tombow Recycled Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, 12-Pack Recycled color pencils made with repurposed finger jointed American Cedar wood Each pencil has perfectly center lead, is glued from top to bottom, and has multiple coats of lacquer for an amazing finish. High quality wax based lead is artist grade for lasting brilliant color Wax based lead produces rich, creamy texture and smooth even blending Dense lead prevents breaking while sharpening 12 piece set comes in a metal storage tin