Made from a blend of natural pigments, kaolin clay, and graphite, these pastel sticks provide particularly soft and smooth drawing. They are well suited for use on newsprint, bristol, toned paper or heavily grained surfaces. This convenient set features four popular Conté Crayons in a compact “matchbox” storage container with protective sponge insert. It includes one each of Sanguine, Bistre, Black and White 2B.