These sticks are most conveniently used by breaking into smaller pieces. Flat edge may be used for broad stokes. Sticks can also be sanded to a fine point for detailed work. Drawing may be blended with a soft point, such as a paper stub. Erase with an extra soft vinyl or rubber eraser. Package contains 12 soft compressed charcoal sticks. It contains 3 grades 4 piece each of 2B-medium, 4B-soft and  6B which are extra soft Made in the USA Note: Breakage in the package may occur and does not reduce usefulness.