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Create bold strokes like a graphite stick, with the clean control of a mechanical pencil. These extra-thick leads are designed for use in the Cretacolor Lead Holder.

Each sharpened stick measures 4-5/8" (12 cm) long and 7/32" (5.6 mm) in diameter. Each box contains six of one lead type.

Made in Austria.

Assorted Colors, Box of 6 — This set contains one each of While Chalk, Sanguine (oil), Black Compressed Charcoal (medium), Graphite 4B, Sepia Dark, and Sepia Light.

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Cretacolor Leads

4.7

(based on 21 reviews)

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2/9/2017

5.0

Excellent leads. Dark consistant lines, great for shading.

By Jack the Artist

from McHenry, IL

Comments about Cretacolor Leads:

Very happy with the leads, consistent and very good quality!

12/24/2016

3.0

So-so Product

By Phung

from Austin,TX

Comments about Cretacolor Leads:

I am kind of unsure about this product. They don't work newsprint paper very well. The charcoal lead is gritty and not dark enough like other brands. The colored ones feel under-pigmented to me , they are smooth ( oil added) but hard to layer.Maybe newsprint is not the companion paper.

After trying them out, I kinda feel discouraged to use them.I am thinking of a way I can use them up instead of just let them be in the drawer forever.

Also, when I opened the tiny plastic box set, two of them were broken in half . It's not too terrible to me though.

11/10/2016

5.0

Cretacolor lead holder & individual leads are GREAT!!

By DeeZigns

from Huntsville, AL

Comments about Cretacolor Leads:

I had a problem initially with the holder but customer service jumped right on it & I had my replacement in just 3 days. I love the items. They are high quality and super value. I will tell everyone I know about BLICK!!

11/1/2016

5.0

Creatacolor 5.6mm leads

By V-sent-daey

from New Jersey

Comments about Cretacolor Leads:

Creatacolor 5.6mm leads are great!Work as expected,and a great value!Use them in my lead holder.

10/20/2016

5.0

Creatacolor leads

By MJ

from Richfield, MN 55423

Comments about Cretacolor Leads:

I only use the graphite and medium charcoal. They last a good long time and work well for large shading and sharpening for fine lines. They hold their point well if rotated during use. Only problem I have is that the 6b is only available on line.

8/26/2016

5.0

vibrant leads

By KellyO

from Berkeley

Comments about Cretacolor Leads:

When used with the lead holder, these are a terrific tool for precise line making.

7/30/2016

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Graphite

By ArtistBill

from San Ramon, CA

Comments about Cretacolor Leads:

Used with the holders (plastic or wood/metal) these graphite sticks are a delight. The differences in hardness/softness are consistent. Great for large or small work. I use these for teaching drawing to students of all abilities.

7/13/2016

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Solid

By Mixed media Lynn

from Seattle

Comments about Cretacolor Leads:

First time I've ever used a charcoal holder. Like it for reducing the mess, but then of course I smush it with my fingers so get messy anyway. Still am using it and enjoying.

6/13/2016

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Don't judge a book by its cover I would write them.

By Buba

from Illinois

Comments about Cretacolor Leads:

lead is OK

5/23/2016

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

good product

By Boozle

from Philadelphia

Comments about Cretacolor Leads:

Bought for sketching in color other than regular graphite grey. Also looking for white for value/contrast. Wish I could get a set of just one color / type though.