Pencils consist of a core made of graphite and clay, encased in wood. Depending on the degree of hardness, they are suitable for different applications.
HB is ideal for writing – balanced hardness for clear lines. 4B produces dark, soft strokes for shading and artistic work. 2H delivers precise lines for technical drawings.
The Uni Mitsubishi Hi-Uni is a high-quality Japanese pencil with elegant appearance and excellent writing properties. Features High-quality graphite lead Available from 10H to 10B Offers a wide selection from deep black shading to fine lines Also available as a set Application Ideal for drawing, sketching and shading. Suited to artists, illustrators and designers looking for a reliable premium pencil. 10H to H for technical drawings, HB to B for precise writing, 2B to 10B for artistic applications.
The Uni Mitsubishi Hi-Uni Set combines several pencils in different hardness grades in one package. High-quality graphite leads with elegant appearance and excellent writing properties. Features High-quality graphite leads Available from 10H to 10B Offers a wide selection from deep black shading to fine lines Also available individually Application Ideal for drawing, sketching and shading. Suited to artists, illustrators and designers looking for a complete premium pencil set. 10H to H for technical drawings, HB to B for precise writing, 2B to 10B for artistic applications.
The General's Kimberly Pencil is made in the USA from high-quality graphite. The break-resistant core produces consistent, precise lines. Features Break-resistant graphite core Cedar wood casing, sharpens easily Available in 21 hardness grades (9XXB to 9H) Also available as a set Application Ideal for sketches, drawings and shading. Suited to artists, illustrators and students looking for a high-quality artist pencil. 9H to H for technical drawings, HB to B for precise writing, 2B to 9XXB for artistic applications.
The General's Kimberly Pencil Set contains 12 high-quality artist pencils from the USA. The break-resistant graphite core and cedar wood casing ensure precise work and easy sharpening. Features 12 artist pencils in various hardness grades Break-resistant graphite core Cedar wood casing, sharpens easily Also available individually Application Ideal for sketches, drawings and shading. Suited to artists, illustrators and students looking for a versatile pencil range. 9H to H for technical drawings, HB to B for precise writing, 2B to 9XXB for artistic applications.
The Staedtler Mars Lumograph is a classic German drawing pencil with high-quality graphite lead. The distinctive blue barrel has been a standard for artists, designers and architects for decades. Features High-quality graphite lead Break-resistant during sharpening and drawing Available in various hardness grades from 12B to 10H Also available as a set Application Ideal for drawing, sketching and shading. Suited to artists, illustrators and designers looking for a reliable pencil with expressive tonal transitions. 10H to H for technical drawings, HB to B for precise writing, 2B to 12B for artistic applications.
The Staedtler Mars Lumograph Set combines several pencils in different hardness grades in practical packaging. Ideal for artists who want to cover the full spectrum from soft to hard leads. Features High-quality graphite leads Break-resistant during sharpening and drawing Available in various set sizes Also available individually Application Ideal for drawing, sketching and shading. Suited to artists, illustrators and designers looking for a complete pencil set with graded hardness levels. 10H to H for technical drawings, HB to B for precise writing, 2B to 12B for artistic applications.
The Staedtler Mars Lumograph Black is the black variant of the classic Lumograph with particularly dark, matte lead. High carbon content provides low-reflection, dramatic contrasts and deep black tones. Features Particularly dark, matte graphite lead with high carbon content Low-reflection for deep black tones Break-resistant during sharpening and drawing Available in various hardness grades from HB to 8B Application Ideal for expressive shading, portraits and high-contrast studies. Suited to artists looking for bold, matte black tones.
The Staedtler Mars Lumograph Black Set combines several pencils from the black Lumograph line in different hardness grades. Particularly dark, matte leads with high carbon content for dramatic contrasts and deep black tones. Features Particularly dark, matte graphite leads with high carbon content Low-reflection for deep black tones Break-resistant during sharpening and drawing Application Ideal for expressive shading, portraits and high-contrast studies. Suited to artists looking for bold, matte black tones.
The KOH-I-NOOR Progresso Woodless Graphite Pencil from the Czech Republic consists entirely of graphite and is coated with a lacquer finish. The entire length of the pencil can be used for drawing, with five times as much graphite as a standard wood-cased pencil. Features Made entirely of Hardtmuth graphite, without wood casing Lacquer coating protects hands from smudging Up to 7.1 mm core diameter Sharpenable with standard sharpener Available in various hardness grades (HB to 8B) Also available as a set Application Ideal for large-area shading, expressive sketches and versatile drawing techniques. Use the tip for details, the edge for surfaces. Suited to artists and illustrators working with graphite.
The KOH-I-NOOR Progresso Woodless Graphite Pencil Set from the Czech Republic contains woodless graphite pencils in various hardness grades. Each pencil consists entirely of graphite and is coated with a lacquer finish, with five times as much graphite as a standard wood-cased pencil. Features Made entirely of Hardtmuth graphite, without wood casing Lacquer coating protects hands from smudging Up to 7.1 mm core diameter Sharpenable with standard sharpener Various hardness grades in the set Also available individually Application Ideal for large-area shading, expressive sketches and versatile drawing techniques. Use the tip for details, the edge for surfaces. Suited to artists and illustrators working with graphite.
The Prismacolor Ebony is a classic sketching pencil with jet-black 2B lead. The soft, large-diameter graphite lead produces dense, dark lines that blend smoothly. Application Ideal for sketching, portraits, figure drawing and layouts. Suited to artists looking for bold shadows and expressive lines.
The General's Layout Pencil has a soft, broad core for quick sketches, layouts and drafts. The wide core is particularly suited for hatching and large-area work. Features Soft, broad graphite core Cedar wood casing, sharpens easily Application Ideal for sketches, layouts and drafts. Suited to designers, illustrators and artists who work quickly and on large areas.
