Hard pencils are good for technical drawing. They are excellent with hardness grades H, 2H to 6H. Because they do not lubricate, you can work with them very accurately. Their lines are more grey than black. Do not impress them on too much, otherwise the pen will dig pressure marks into the paper. Home Drawing and Modelling Understanding the degree of hardness of pencils. Understanding the degree of hardness of pencils Graphite pencils have 16 degrees of hardness. This is confusing for drawing beginners.
Which pencil is right for me? Artists use both soft and hard leads to achieve different effects and styles, and many have every single lead grade available already in their arsenal. Those who are just starting out can choose a pencil line they enjoy and pick alternating lead grades to achieve similar effects without having to invest in a complete set. Wooden pencils are perfect to use for techniques such as shading because they can be used on their side without breaking.
Lead grades in mechanical pencil leads are more limited as it's quite difficult to make soft leads in thin tip sizes that don't crumble. While not a problem for writers, artists may have a difficult time finding the lead grade they need.
However, artists can take advantage of these fine-tipped mechanical pencils to draw details and outlines without the hassle of sharpening a wooden pencil. While mechanical pencil lead grades may be more limited than in wooden pencils, we've managed to curate several lines of mechanical pencil leads that have impressive lead grade offerings below.
For a deeper dive into this topic, peruse our post on the Best Mechanical Pencil Leads. Uni has also innovated new Uni Smudge-Proof Lead. Infused with the same nano-diamond particles, Smudge-Proof lead in the same grade as NanoDia writes with a softer, more buttery feel. We recommend it in the HB or B grades for the most effective smudge prevention.
Click below to see all tip size and lead grade options for the three mechanical pencil lead lines mentioned above. For artists who want the convenience of mechanical pencils, lead holders are an ideal compromise. Lead holders typically house leads 2 mm and up, allowing for softer leads to be utilized. With lead holders, more of the lead can be exposed during use, making them similar to wooden pencils in terms of techniques that an artist is able to employ.
For more information on lead holders, see our Guide to Lead Holders. At this size of lead, the grade range is limited. Available in addition to the included 5B lead are HB leads and a number of bright colors. Click below to see all tip size and lead grade options for the three lead holder lines mentioned above.
Our writers draw on their personal expertise, consult our in-house subject matter experts, and do extensive research to make our guides as accurate and comprehensive as possible.
We then test every finding that makes it through the research stage. Only the techniques and tools whose performance we personally confirm make it into our guides as recommendations. We hope you've enjoy this excursion into the wonderful world of pencil lead and lead grades. Be it wooden pencils , mechanical pencils , or lead holders , lead grade is an important consideration for both writers and artists. What is your preferred writing instrument and lead grade combination? Let us know in the comments below!
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Travel Bags. Other Cases. Binding Type. Paper Size. Sheet Style. Numbers are then used to indicate the degree of softness - the higher the number the softer the lead and the blacker the mark. For example, a 2B lead is softer than a B lead and will produce a blacker mark. A 4B lead is softer than a 2B etc. A 2H is harder than an H and a 6H is really really hard. HB hard black leads are considered to be the happy medium on the graphite scale.
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