Graf von Faber-Castell pencils represent the culmination of the art of graphite writing. This set of five Pocket Pencils are made from Californian cedar wood, which is ideal for neat sharpening. The pencils feature an attractive finely fluted surface indicate something special.The silver threaded end means you can attach an eraser or lid, which for the 'perfect pencils' contains a sharpener (both sold separately from this pencil set). Graf Von Faber-Castell company was founded in 1761, and then developed into the major manufacturer of wood-cased pencils from the mid-19th century.