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Drawing Pencils

Drawing Pencils

  • HB Wood Pencils - Box of 96

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    Break-Resistant Cores - High-density graphite that also doesn’t smear or smudge Latex-Free Erasers - Tough enough for heavy erasing, but soft en...

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    HB Wood Pencils Box of 48

    #2 HB Wood Pencils - Box of 48

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    Break-Resistant Cores - High-density graphite that also doesn’t smear or smudge Latex-Free Erasers - Tough enough for heavy erasing, but soft en...

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  • Arteza Info on Pro Series Drawing Pencils
    Pro Series Drawing Pencils Package Set of 12

    Expert Drawing Pencils - Set of 12

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    Different Degrees of Hardness - Create a variety of line thicknesses and values with hardness grades ranging from 6B to 4H Break Resistant - The...

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  • About the #2 HB Pencils
    Arteza #2 HB Pencils Box of 180

    HB Wood Pencils - Box of 180

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    Break-Resistant - The dense graphite cores make these pencils ideal for drawing, writing & sketching Durable Latex-Free Erasers - Will erase...

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  • Expert Drawing Pencil Set, 33 Pieces

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    33 Professional Drawing Tools - Includes 18 drawing pencils, 3 charcoal pencils, 1 white charcoal pencil, 2 woodless pencils, 1 black Inkonic Fin...

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  • HB Wood Pencils - Box of 72

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    Break-Resistant - The dense graphite cores make these HB pencils ideal for drawing, writing & sketching Durable Latex-Free Erasers - Will er...

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Drawing Pencils

Sketch like a pro with our comprehensive sets of drawing pencils. We offer a wide variety of pencils for drawing including graphite pencils, coloured pencils, watercolour pencils and mechanical pencils. You’ll find graphite pencils that range in hardness from 6B to 4H so you can experiment with a variety of drawing techniques for sketching and shading. Our coloured pencils come in 120 vibrant hues for countless mixing and layering options. Also, our watercolour and mechanical pencils are designed for versatility and durability. Use them at home, at school or wherever you're inspired. Come on over and browse our wide selection of drawing tools.

 

What are good drawing pencil(s)? A good drawing pencil will be sturdy, versatile, and have quality graphite inside. Our graphite pencils are offered in a range of lead hardness from high H for clean, thin lines to high B for dark, thick lines. Also, our premium drawing pencil has a size and shape that allows for laying down precise lines in a controlled manner.

 

How are drawing pencil(s) numbered? All drawing pencils set are labelled on a scale from H pencils to B pencils. The H scale indicates a harder lead, or a lead made of a higher degree of clay than graphite. Whereas, the B scale indicates a softer lead made of a higher amount of graphite than clay. H pencils will create a thinner, lighter line that is less susceptible to smudging, while a B pencil will make a broader, darker line that is easier to smudge. The degree of hardness is indicated by an increasing number scale with the mid range designated by a set of letters - H, F, HB and B.

 

What drawing pencil(s) should I use? As an artist, you should use a drawing pencil set with a range of hardness grades that suit your drawing style. The most common pencil grades would be the middle range from medium hard to medium soft. Our mid range pencils offer the most flexibility when choosing a line thickness and degree of colour.

Our drawing pencil set offers pencils from 6B to 4H in hardness. The dense leads resist breaking and come pre-sharpened for ease of use. Our pencils can be purchased alone or bundled with blenders, erasers and other drawing accessories. Shop this category for a  wide selection of drawing tools with all techniques in mind.

 

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