Koh-I-Noor Gioconda Pencil - White - Blister Pack are specially designed for drawing and contouring. They can also be used for cross-hatching, detailing with round soft pastels, smudging, and mixing with other colours. They are highly pigmented, with a buttery smooth feel, and have excellent blending and toning characteristics on dark or light surfaces. The pencils are encased in California cedar wood which allows for easy sharpening.