General's Draughting (pronounced "drafting") pencils are a smooth graphite pencil that keeps its original tip shape longer than any other pencil. Great for consistent line width in repetitive design work. Round, Burgundy Finish, Thick Core, Ideal for Draughting, Fine Art, Design, Cartooning, Architecture. This classic soft and creamy, extra smooth graphite is ideal for drawing, shading sketching, highlighting, and detailing. Made with genuine Sustained Yield Incense Cedar Wood. Made in the USA.