Derwent Graphic Pencils are available in a full range of densities from 9B (softest) to 9H (hardest). These handsome metal tins come in an assortment for graphic, technical and drawing set. All pencils are pre-sharpend.

This classic glossy black hexagonal 6.9mm diameter pencil with a distinctive angled orange stripe is available in a range of 20 degrees from 9H to 9B. H stands for Hardness and B for Blackness. The width of the strip varies depending on the degree of the pencil to ensure maximum performance. The hard degrees have a 2.2mm strip and the soft 3.5mm, F equals fine. This makes them ideal for everything from crisp detailed line drawings to soft sketches.

The Staedtler Mars Lumograph pencils are great for writing, drawing and sketching for use on paper and matt drafting film, This pencil is especially break-resistant thanks to super-bonded lead. It produces clean sharp lines well which are easy to erase.

If you need to be precise, these pencils will get the job done. Made from the highest quality graphite, pick from 20 distinct degrees of lead hardness depending on the project. We're talking 9B (softest) to 9H (hardest) if you really must know.