Though simple in appearance, the pencil is one of the most enduring and versatile writing tools in history. It has ...

The Faber-Castell Graphite Sketch Pencil Set is a complete sketching pencil set that provides versatile and diverse drawing pencils that are ideal for sketching, graphic design, shading ...

The hardness of the graphite is indicated on the side ... be tempted to create high contrast everywhere in your drawing, says ...

Charcoal is a fast and responsive drawing media ... marks ranging from soft and subtle shading to bold, dark lines depending on how much pressure you use. Graphite sticks are harder than charcoal ...

Pencils are labeled based on graphite hardness, which in turn affects the shade of the mark left behind. Number two pencils are in the middle of the road when it comes to hardness and shade and ...