Of course, you can’t judge a drawing pencil (solely) by its beauty. They come … Perhaps we’re biased, but there’s a unique beauty to drawing pencils that isn’t matched by your everyday ...

The best graphite drawing pencils are those that offer a wide range of hardness and softness levels. The most commonly used graphite pencils for drawing are HB, 2B, 4B, and 6B.

Graphite sticks are harder than charcoal and can be used for more detail. They are like pencils, but without the wooden casing. They are useful for shading and blending.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Nik Henderson Graphite has always been the go-to medium for me. I love the way it ...