This section includes a variety of pens, pencils, sticks, brushes, etc. They can be made from various materials, and their use is different. Here we can find:

Graphite pencils — graphite is made from baked carbon that is mixed with clay. The pencils are graded from hardest (H) to softest (B) with fine (F) and HB that is in the middle range. Hard tip pencils are for lighter lines, while softer pencils are for more tonal work.
Pastel pencils — these are great for more detailed drawing and shading, as they blend well. Pastel pencils are comfortable to work with and have a different range of colors to choose from. Since the trace they leave isn’t long-lasting, a fixative (learn more about the fixative below) needs to be applied to it.
Colored pencils — these are similar to graphite pencils and come in various softness and quality. Some types can create sharp and definitive lines, while others are used more for blending. They are great for experimenting with layering and shading and don’t require a fixative.
Conté sticks (carré sticks) — along with crayons and pencils, they are a compound of natural pigments and gum Arabic. Conté sticks are great for colored sketching and blending but cannot be easily erased. Pencils are better for fine line work, while the sticks are great for covering larger areas.

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