This set is a great beginner's set and includes 8 graphite pencils (2H, H, F, HB, B, 2B, 4B & 6B), 3 graphite sticks (2B, 6B & 10B), 3 charcoal pencils (Hard, Medium & Soft), 3 charcoal sticks (Hard, Medium & Soft), 3 pastel pencils (Sepia, Sanguine & White), 2 paper stumps, 1 eraser, 1 kneadable eraser, 1 sandpaper block, 1 sharpener and 1 pastel & charcoal blender.