8B is the darkest and the softest pencil. It leaves thick grey lines on paper. It’s great for drawing and doing sketches.
7B is a pencil that also gives a deep grey color. It is easy to draw with and it’s good for drawings.
6B is a bit less soft but it can still make a clear black line. It’s good for portraits and making realistic-looking textures (fur, fabric, and leather).
5B makes thinner lines than those with higher B numbers.
4B is a pencil that makes lighter lines than the previous ones. It’s good for drawing and sketching.
3B can make lines not only of dark but also light colors. In drawings, it can be used to make transitions from lighter areas to darker ones.
2B is a pencil that can make a semi-dark line and give a good range of shades — from light to dark tones. It is often used for shading.
B is a soft pencil that is also good for sketches and drawings.
HB has hard graphite that still gives a black line. It might be too hard for drawing.
H is a pencil with hard graphite that makes very thin lines on paper. It is great for drafts.
2H is a hard pencil that is good for any technical work that has to do with lines. It’s good for making drawings when you need lighter colors.
3H is a pencil that makes a very light line. It is good for creating thin light lines.
4H is a pencil that can make great shades and sketches.
5H is a pencil that can make very thin lines that will still look quite dark if you press on it hard enough. It’s great for sketches if you need the image to be sharp.
6H can be used for drafting, writing, and drawing. It makes very clear and dark lines.

Comments to article «What Types of Pencils There Are»