The exceptional 5mm Conté à Paris Pastel Pencil lead gives genuine freedom of creation and has an unrivaled feel. The perfect complement to soft pastels; the slightly harder lead combines precision and smoothness of application, while retaining the expressive softness of a pastel. Lacquered round barreled wood cased pencils. To retain the lead point, sharpen pastel pencils carefully, with a blade or dedicated pastel pencil sharpener. Available in a range of 48 vibrant colours. Made in France.