Purchase the Conté à Paris™ Assorted Pastel Pencils, 12ct. at Michaels. Conté à Paris Pastel Pencils are ideal for portraits, life drawing and general figure work. Slightly harder than Pastel Carrés, they allow for details requiring precision and finesse in small and medium formats. The exceptional 5mm diameter of the core gives an unrivalled feel and a unique velvety finish