Polycrayon Soft square pastels offer unparalleled versatility, perfect for both precise line work and bold, even strokes when used on their side. Their vibrant pigments deliver strong, luminous color that smudges beautifully and can be easily lifted with a kneaded eraser. With minimal binder, these pastels maintain the purity and brilliance of their color, especially when used on textured paper, and can be secured with a light fixative for lasting vibrancy. Having spent over 200 years providing quality products to artists, schools & offices all over the world, the historic LYRA brand — founded by Johann Froescheis in Nuremberg in 1806 — is one of the oldest pencil companies in the world. Synonymous with innovation & quintessential German quality, Lyra is a well-respected name all over the world. Ever since it produced its first pencils, Lyra has stuck to strict rules to ensure the utmost quality — from the selection of raw materials right through to the manufacturing process. Recommended age 8+ years