Sennelier Extra Soft Half Size Pastel Set - Wooden Box Set of 60The cylindrical pastel mold used by Sennelier in the manufacturing process does not compress the pastel paste, instead merely forming the uniform shape (which now features a larger diameter stick than before for added strength, while maintaining the soft nature of the pastel). Sticks are dried naturally in the open air for 4 weeks for a uniform softness throughout the pastel. Wood Box Set of 60 Half Sticks Half Sticks Measure 1 1 14 long x 5 8