Derwent Graphic Pencils 9B-H Set of 12 offer a specialized, ultra-soft selection of professional graphite grades specifically tailored for expressive sketching, rich tonal work, and deep portrait shading. Made from the finest quality graphite, these slim, hexagonal pencils blend effortlessly while sharpening to strong, long-lasting points for deep contrast work. The durable metal storage tin safeguards your soft graphite cores from fracturing during transport or everyday workspace handling.