Sennelier Soft Pastels are available in a variety of specialized sets. In addition to light, medium, and dark toned sets, Sennelier also offers starter, landscape, portrait, and floral sets. Sets are packaged in sturdy cardboard boxes, with a snug fitting foam to protect each stick. Full-sticks measure 2-1 2 long x 1 2 in diameter (64 mm x 13 mm). Half-Stick Sets - Sennelier Pastels are available in half-sticks, giving you twice as many pastels for the money, and allowing you to sample twice as many rich, wonderful colors. Each half stick pastel measures 1-1 4 long x 1 2 in diameter (32 mm x 13 mm). Half Stick Pastel 40 Set SF