Koh-I-Noor Gioconda Soft Pastel Pencil Set, 48/Each Packed in Tin, Assorted Colored Pencils (FA8828.48) Made from high-quality, pure, micro-pulverized pastel pigments Pastels produce lush, vibrant color Excellent for shading and detail work Can be used alone or in combination with any media Encased in California cedar, thus creating less mess and dust particles than traditional soft pastels