LYRA artist supplies are superior products for serious artists, young and old. LYRA Groove Colored Pencils feature an innovative ergonomic shape with natural grip zone. Offset slide guards for the thumb, index and middle fingers support an optimal writing hold, even after sharpening. The special groove design makes a proper grip seem logical to a child. The large size of the pencil is perfect for small hands and for shading large areas. A break-resistant core holds up under pressure and the 4.25 millimeter lead is color intensive and waterproof. Groove pencils are available in 5 and 10 pencil sets and are AP certified non-toxic. Draw, sketch design and empower your creativity with artist products from LYRA.