The Faber-Castell Polychromos Violet Caput Mortuum colored pencil (ref. 110263) combines the elegance of the violet tone with the sobriety of earthy pigments in a permanent 3.8 mm diameter lead. Its advanced oil-based formula adheres flawlessly to paper, allowing for deep shading and fluid color transitions. With excellent sun resistance that prevents fading, it is the recommended professional colored pencil for portraiture, historical painting, and landscape painting.