A quality product superior to any oil pastel on the market other than the Holbein Artist Quality Oil Pastel. A student grade but well pigmented pastel. Made in Japan, not Taiwan, Korea, Hong Kong or elsewhere, the Student Oil Pastel is a smooth even pigmented pastel without hard spots or bubbles. These pastels are favourites of many schools but they are also ideal for quick on location sketches for professionals. 48 colours in round large sticks. All sets are packed in cardboard boxes.