Pastel Pencils by Derwent offer all the beauty of a pastel with the convenience and control of a pencil. The pencils are a medium pastel - slightly chalky and able to achieve fine points. They provide a soft powdery texture with a velvety smooth finish, ideal for mixing, blending, and achieving fine lines required for detailed pastel studies. Derwent Pastel Pencils are 8 mm. in diameter with a wide 5 mm. pastel core. Pastel pencils are packaged in an attractive tin for convenient storage and protection. Available in Pastel Pencil Sets of 12, 24, and 72.