These are a bit smaller than crayon sized student grade pastels. The price for the quality is great.  The item is great for kids and practiced artists alike. I use them in my art journals. They layer really well and the blending can be a little hard,  but the overall quality is fantastic for the price. Sakura is one of my favorite art supply producers and I might be biased towards their products but you cannot go wrong with these pastels if you're looking just to learn and sketch or journal.