Nitram Charcoal Starter Kit contains four charcoal sticks (one each of H, HB, B, and B+), plus a slim sharpening bloc and extra sanding pads.Each Academie Fusain is a square of approximately 5 mm x 5 mm x 15.2 cm (1/4 square x 6 Long) dimensions. The Extra Soft Charcoal Stick is round of approximately 6 mm Diameter x 15 cm (.236 Dia x 6 Long).