STAEDTLER Tradition Pencils are an iconic writing tool, well-loved for their quality and versatility by students and artists alike. The STAEDTLER Tradition Pencil is safe for children and ideal for office, school, or home use. This high-quality graphite pencil is suitable for writing, drawing & sketching. STAEDTLER use a special lead formula and bonded lead to create break-resistant leads. These pencils are a firm favourite among writers, artists, and students as they are easy to sharpen and erase. The hexagonal barrel shape provides comfort for the user, as well as helping ensure the pencils don't roll away as you switch between writing and drawing tools. STAEDTLER Tradition Pencils are available in 13 degrees of hardness, so you can choose the grade best suited for your use!