Jack Richeson Signature Pastels Basic Foundation Set 12 half sticks of handmade pastels. 12 half sticks of medium soft pastels. 12 half sticks of semi hard pastels 2 squares of professional grade white and black, 1 charcoal pencil, 1 kneaded eraser, 2 stomps, 1 chamois, and 1 pencil sharpener Easy way to try them all