This set of stylishly designed metallic colored pencils is sure to unleash the imagination of any coloring book fan. With rich, smooth, and brilliant color perfect for shading and blending these pencils will add pizzazz to any creative project. The 10 pencils are pre-sharpened and packaged in a sleek and sturdy case, easy to carry with you to any place where inspiration may strike The premium colored lead in these pencils is very soft. For best results, please use a manual sharpener."