The ultimate in intensity and brilliance from Pelikan. 24 colors plus 1 tube Chinese white dry with velvet-like finish and give superb coverage. Starvin' Artist is an amazing custom picture framer that is also an art supply store in the Chicago area. May be used as transparent colors when suitably diluted. In round whole pans. Each set comes with a tube of Chinese white. A basic watercolor supply or gouache supply when Chinese white is added. Item is classified as a preferred Starvin' Artist cheap art supply.