Castell 9000 Graphite Pencils are manufactured by Faber-Castell in Germany, a company that has been making high-quality art products continuously since 1761. The design of this pencil was formulated by Castell over 100 years ago and has been continuously improved since then. The set makes a wonderful gift for yourself, for an experienced artist or even for a beginner. Included in this tin are 12 pencils intended primarily for design work but they are perfectly suitable for writing, drawing and sketching. The leads have special SV (secure all) bonding that enhances their break-resistant quality and they are coated with an[Read More]