These premium quality pencils have a high proportion of carbon for matt, jet black results. Unbelievably break-resistant through special lead formulation and super bonded lead. The Staedtler Mars Lumograph black drawing pencil particularly suitable for drawing and hatching as well as for expressive sketches and portraits. Ideal for artists and graphic designers. It has no eraser. They are easy to sharpen and erase. The lines will re-produce well. This item is manufactured in Germany.