Tombow MONO 100 is a range of high-quality artist pencils, available in 17 degrees of hardness.

The pencils feature dark graphite with high density, providing distinctive contrast for artists. The pencils are coated in a fine black varnish with gold-blocked writing and a distinctive white stripe over the paint-dipped end. The barrel is hexagonal and the very end is cylindrical.

Available in 17 degrees of hardness: 9H - 6H (extreme hard): for special techniques like Litho work, 5H - 3H (very hard): for technical detail drawing, 2H-H (hard): for geometric and technical drawing, HB - H (medium): writing and linear drawing, B - 3B (soft): free-hand-drawing and writing, 4B - 6B (very soft): used mainly in arts for light, expressive drawing.

Derwent Graphite is a traditional graphite pencil available in a full range of 20 degrees from a fine, smooth 9H to a soft, smudgy 9B. Ideal for crisp, detailed illustrations or tonal drawings, it has a slim, hexagonal barrel and easy to sharpen graphite strip.An hexagonal, 6.9 mm diameter pencil.The strip width varies depending on the degree of the pencil.2.2mm strip for the harder degrees3.5mm strip for the softer degreesAvailable in a range of 20 degrees from 9H - 9B. H stands for ‘Hardness’ and B for ‘Blackness’, F for ‘Fine’. An hexagonal, 6.9 mm diameter pencil. The strip width varies depending on the degree of the pencil.2.2mm strip for the harder degrees3.5mm strip for the softer degreesAvailable in a range of 20 degrees from 9H - 9B. H stands for ‘Hardness’ and B for ‘Blackness’, F for ‘Fine’. Specifications..

Faber Castell Graphite Aquarelle pencils are watersoluble, which makes them ideal for preliminary sketches for watercolour drawings as well as for grisaille-effect watercolour graphite drawings. The pigments dissolve completely when lightly brushed with water. The leads are 3.3mm diameter and come in five grades: HB, 2B, 4B, 6B and 8B. This pencil is a 4B.

Faber Castell Graphite Aquarelle pencils are watersoluble, which makes them ideal for preliminary sketches for watercolour drawings as well as for grisaille-effect watercolour graphite drawings. The pigments dissolve completely when lightly brushed with water. The leads are 3.3mm diameter and come in five grades: HB, 2B, 4B, 6B and 8B. This pencil is a 2B.

It’s a pencil-shaped stick of pure, artist quality water-soluble graphite which can be used just like a conventional pencil or broken into chunks to create broad sweeps of tone or subtle graphite washes. Available in four versatile wash strengths, Graphitone is easy to use as its protective wrap simply peels away to expose as much or as little graphite as you need. And because the entire stick is 100% useable material, it’s very economical too.

The ultimate range of 16 black lead pencils. A unique SV bonding technique gives unrivalled breaking resistance. Superior smooth graphite.

The ultimate fine art graphite pencil, Cleos are available in a full range of 20 lead degrees to provide maximum drawing pleasure. End cap colors correspond to the hardness of the pencil: the darker the grey, the softer the lead.

This series of Swiss graphite pencils are available in a variety of colours and densities, from a fine grey (4H) to a soft, deep black (9B).

Caran d'Ache 6B Technalo is a high-quality water-soluble graphite pencil. The Technalo 6B has a soft graphite lead which gives it excellent blending abilities whether used wet or dry.

When used dry this pencil is excellent for sketching - artists can also add water to pick up the pigment of the pencil and begin painting, creating washes and opaque areas of shadow.

Caran d'Ache Technalo are high-quality water-soluble graphite pencils.

When used dry, the colour is only a subtle hint, mixed in with the natural dark tone of graphite. When wet, the watercolour pigment is intensified to bring rich tones of colour to your work. Technalo pencils can be used as they are, or applied with brushes when wet.

Cretacolor Leads are smudge-proof, shiny oil pencils with a 5mm diameter which are available in a wide range of colours. The colour of this lead is Charcoal Medium.

Cretacolor : 5mm Lead - Black Chalk

Cretacolor : 5mm Lead - Graphite 4B

Cretacolor : 5mm Lead - Graphite 6B

Cretacolor Leads are smudge-proof, shiny oil pencils with a 5mm diameter which are available in a wide range of colours. The colour of this lead is Sanguine Oil Medium.

A solid cylinder of graphite wrapped in the thinnest lacquer coating, the Monolith Graphite Pencil thrills artists with its ability to create broad and fine strokes with a single pencil.

Koh-I-Noor Jumbo Woodless Graphite Pencils are available in 5 different soft grades (HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B). These strong, hexagonal, 10.5mm diameter graphite pencils are encased in lacquered envelopes and are suited to artistic drawing over large areas where a strong line is required.

Dimensions: 7.6mm x 153mm

Cretacolor Leads are smudge-proof, shiny oil pencils with a 5mm diameter which are available in a wide range of colours. The colour of this lead is Nero Soft.

Used dry, Graphitint provides just a hint of colour but adding water literally transforms the tint into rich, vibrant colour. Graphitint has the same properties as our 4B Watersoluble Sketching pencil so it will appeal to artists looking to add a colourful dimension to their graphite drawings but retain all the familiar qualities of their favourite graphite pencil. Available in 24 shades.

Koh-I-Noor Toison d'Or pencils are made up of a high quality graphite lead encased in a characteristic black outer coating. Available in 20 grades of hardness, from 2H to 8B, these graphite pencils can be used for both artistic drawing and technical drafting.

This is a pack of six Viarco Soft Carbon Water-soluble pencils. The lead of these pencils is extremely thick. It produces a dense, rich black which can be blended, lifted and moved around with the addition of a little water. Perfect for figure drawing or landscape sketching.

This series of Swiss graphite pencils are available in a variety of colours and densities, from a fine grey (4H) to a soft, deep black (9B).

Koh-I-Noor Progresso Pencils are made up of a solid 7.1mm stick of graphite with a thin outer layer of lacquer to facilitate handling. They can be sharpened like any normal wood cased pencil for detailed work. The edges or blunt points of these tactile tools can be used for shading or broad, expressive work.

Contents Include:
6 x Progresso Pencils

1 x 8B, 1 x 6B, 1 x 4B, 1 x 2B, 1 x HB, 1 x Aquarell.

Graphite pencils for sketching and drawingSketching is the foundation of all art with a wide variety of styles and subjects from which to choose. Soft pencils (B - 6B) are best suited to sketching and blending. Harder pencils (HB - 5H) are ideal for straight line and detailed work. Derwent Academy Sketching offers you a comprehensive range of 12 degrees from a soft 6B to a hard 5H perfect to tackle all styles of drawing.

Contents of Set:

3B, 2B, B, HB, H, and 2H

Bruynzeel : Design : Graphite Pencil : HB