We consider these to be elite pencils made for the most discerning artist. The wood used to make these pencils is of a hardness that allows for crisp sharpening for superb pointing and less waste. Raffiné colored pencils feature extra smooth and brilliant colored leads that are both soft and break resistant. They allow for excellent color application with 100% coverage and may be blended for shading, mixing and highlighting. Raffiné colored pencils are a true artist medium for artists at all skill levels. All Raffiné colored pencils conform to ASTM-D-4236 Non-Toxic requirements. Raffine Colored Pencil Set of 36 – 12 Pack We consider these to be elite pencils made for the most discerning artist. Features: Raffine Colored Pencil Sets are considered to be elite pencils made for the most discerning artist. Order processing and cancellations: Once an order is placed into our system, it begins processing right away; that way, we can get it packed, on the truck, out the door, and on its way to you as quickly as possible. Because this process has a great deal of automation, we are unable to cancel orders once they have been placed. We apologize for the inconvenience.