New, shrink-wrapped, unopened. The vivid colors, with high purity and a rich pigment content, allow for expression on a variety of materials such as paper, cardstock, wood, and fabric. Highly regarded by professionals. Exceptional lightfastness due to the high purity and rich pigment content. Maintains vivid colors for a long time. The thick core (3.8mm diameter) with high-purity oil core is water-resistant, providing a finish that resists smudging and bleeding. Allows for smooth drawing with deep colors. The uniform and stable composition of the color core is also suitable for delicate expressions such as thin, sharp lines. The soft and smooth core makes layering easy.