Holbein Artists’ colored pencils are premium-quality, AP certified pencils perfect for art students or aspiring artists of all levels. With their excellent blending capabilities you can create subtle gradients and hyper-realistic illustrations. Featuring velvety-smooth application, the 3.8mm medium-hard cores are suitable for soft layering and heavy-handed techniques. The oil-based, thick cores make these pencils water resistant and break resistant. Highly pigmented with extraordinary lightfast ratings. Choose from 150 vibrant colors and nurture your artistic needs.