Staedtler Lumograph Drawing and Sketching Pencils

Comments about Staedtler Lumograph Drawing and Sketching Pencils:

There is really no substitute for these pencils. The 6B especially is the perfect dark. It's hard enough to sharpen yo a fine point, and soft enough to lay down graphite smoothly. I love them!

Comments about Staedtler Lumograph Drawing and Sketching Pencils:

Buying the kit is not only a value, but helps you decide which pencil softness is the perfect one!

Comments about Staedtler Lumograph Drawing and Sketching Pencils:

The Staedtler ars lumograph is arguably the best you can get. Now, this will vary from each artists, tombow is good, faber castle, Derwent. But beware. They all have their own formulation when it comes to grades of graphite. A Staedtler 6h is not as dark as a faber castle. So Thursday use proprietary recipes. What unlike about these and why it's all I use is the quality. As the core gets softer it gets thicker. This is fantastic because I sharpen with a razor to a 2" point and then use sandpaper for a needle point and I don't have to worry about the soft core breaking as easy. Also. 7b and up they have their own formulation. That makes the graphite almost as black as charcoal. Just compare the 8b to a faber castell 8b.But by all means stay as far away from the Dick Blick pencils as you can. They are trash Worst pencil I've ever used in my life.

Comments about Staedtler Lumograph Drawing and Sketching Pencils:

I like the 'range' of the hard & softness of the leads in these drawing pencils. It gives me the flexibility I need in pencils. Thank you.
I originally bought these for my granddaughter who is in a university arts drawing class.....and decided I also wanted a set as an artist.....so purchased two sets.

Comments about Staedtler Lumograph Drawing and Sketching Pencils:

I compare all brands of pencils.staedtler comes in 2nd.only one I like better is hi-uni which is hard for me to find and is more expensive.

Comments about Staedtler Lumograph Drawing and Sketching Pencils:

Very smooth. Trying these next to my Faber-Castell pencils and they aren't as soft side by side, but feel more smooth.

Comments about Staedtler Lumograph Drawing and Sketching Pencils:

I draw a lot, and finding the best tools for my work has been a long work in progress.

Comments about Staedtler Lumograph Drawing and Sketching Pencils:

Smooth precise shading that's fun to use.

Comments about Staedtler Lumograph Drawing and Sketching Pencils:

These pencils are great for all levels.

Comments about Staedtler Lumograph Drawing and Sketching Pencils:

The hard lead in these pencils allows for a good, sharp point that stays sharp. Great for detailed graphite work where a sharp point is necessary. They sharpen faster, you don't waste as much when sharpening so therefore, they last longer.