Staedtler Karat Premium Quality Soft Pastel Chalks, 2430C48

These are very nice chalk pastels. Soft, rich, blendable colors. (5 stars for the pastels.)I just wish the box were more sturdy. It arrived squashed and torn in a couple of corners, but the chalks were, fortunately, not damaged. Given the high quality of these chalks, as well as the beefy price, one expects the product box to be sturdier and more conducive to long-term storage of the materials. Come on, Staedtler, step up! (1 star for the box.)