"Faber-Castell 9000 a genuinely classic pencil was launched by Count Alexander von Faber-Castell in 1905 Its quality and finely graduated degrees of hardness have made it a firm favorite with artists and illustrators Its lead is fully bonded with the wood surround and is therefore particularly break-resistant Ideal pencil for all technical and artistic applications Faber-Castells 9000 pencil provides all creative artists with an extensive range of pencils in different grades of hardness for sketching, graphic design and shading work Highest quality pencil Finest quality for writing, sketching and drawing Thicker lead Special graphite (SV) bonding for superior break resistance and point strength For writing, drawing and sketching. Environmentally-friendly water-based varnish Wood from sustainably managed forests"