Based on diligent research and development creating the greatest ability for artists to achieve superior results and outperform even the most expensive European pencils made today. The color system allows for middle tone, dark, and highlight tone availability to aid in the creation of the most lifelike works of art. Over the years the binders for the lead have been significantly improved. These pencils have the state of the art binders which allow the color to release easily onto any paper, board, and even canvas! The lead is characterized as being soft with a large 3.3mm diameter lead that can hold a crisp sharp point for pinpoint control if required. Cezanne Professional Colored Pencils Tin Set of 72 – 6 Pack Based on diligent research and development creating the greatest ability for artists to achieve superior results and outperform even the most expensive European pencils made today. Pre-sharpened premium pencils allow for great blending, layering, and shading with each other The soft, vibrant colored leads are easier to blend, shade, and layer. One of the most often overlooked qualities of a pencil is the wood used to encase the lead. However, this is as important as the lead itself. Many lower cost colored pencils use soft or cheap woods. You can notice this when sharpening. Uses top quality hardwood that is easy to sharpen. The lead is bonded to the casement, so it is unbelievably break-resistant during the sharpening process. Often the barrel finish is widely overlooked. However, this, too, has been aided by superior matching techniques of resin color and the colored lead. The ends of Cezanne pencils are dipped twice. The first dip provides a good seal, and the second dip offers a very close depiction of the colored lead, making color selection easy. The final test of any colored pencil set is the assortment of colors. Cezanne’s color range has been created with a great amount of input from artists such as yourself and is high quality and non-toxic. You can use the selection for portraiture, landscapes, seascapes, and varied brilliant designs. 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.