Create rich drawings with more depth than with traditional colored pencils. Each pencil contains three shades & draws a multi-colored line. Colors can even be blended further for more subtleties with a special blender pencil. Each set contains 11 colored pencils & a blender pencil. Pencils are protected in decorative tin. Retractable: No; Eraser (Yes / No): No; Graphite Color(s): Assorted; Color Family: Multicolor.