2020年6月26日 · Pencil leads for mechanical pencils and clutch pencils are available in a variety of standard diameters and grades of hardness. A diameter of 0.3mm is considered relatively thin, whereas 0.9mm is a thicker lead.

Have you ever wondered what graphite pencil lead really is? We’ll answer all your questions about pencil material & give a few pencil recommendations.

2023年9月26日 · Pencil lead, also known as graphite, is available in a variety of grades. The grade of lead you choose can have a big impact on your drawing style and the effects you can achieve. In this guide, we’ll cover all the basics about pencil grades so you can determine which ones to stock in your art supplies.

The future of pencil lead is bright, with advancements in technology and materials, exploring eco-friendly options and conductive graphite for touch-sensitive surfaces and circuitry. Sustainability and digital alternatives are driving innovation in pencil-lead technology.

2023年9月11日 · We explain what pencil lead grades mean, with recommended uses and examples of each grade. If you're not sure how a #2 pencil relates to an HB pencil, or what the difference is between 6H and 6B, this is where you should start.

2023年10月23日 · We recommend the best mechanical pencil leads available, including specific recommendations for smooth writing, lead longevity, and precise marks. Choose from our picks, or consult our test results to find your perfect lead.

2023年10月4日 · The lead in a pencil is not actually lead. It is a mixture of graphite and clay, but have you ever wondered how they get the lead inside a wooden pencil. Find out how pencils are constructed in this article from HowStuffWorks.

2022年4月18日 · Every pencil, whether it’s a mechanical pencil or wooden pencil, has a lead and every lead has a grade. But which lead grade should you use? Which is best for a test? Which is best for art? How about note taking?

When you're actually using a pencil, you want it to make marks on paper. The softer the lead, the darker the marks it will make. Artists often use a range of different pencils for a single drawing, switching to a harder lead when they want light shading, and a softer lead for darker areas.

2022年3月28日 · Good lead pencils range from hard to soft, including 2B, B, HB, F, and H. HB is the most common pencil lead for writing. Extra soft graphite is used for artwork and drawings, and extra hard graphite is used for precision and technical drawings.