Blackwing Graphite Guide

Blackwing Graphite Guide

Each Blackwing pencil has one of the four graphite firmnesses from extra firm to soft. While there are no rules for which graphite to choose for your task, here are some details to help. Experiment and find what you like!

Extra Firm Pencils

  • Best point retention
  • Needs to be sharpened the least ­
  • Perfect for precise and detailed work

Firm Pencils

  • All-time bestseller
  • Great point-retention, yet buttery smooth
  • Great for writing and sketching

Balanced Pencils

  • Well balanced
  • Best of both worlds
  • Great for writing and sketching

Soft Pencils

  • Lays the darkest line
  • Darkest & smoothest core ­
  • Dynamically reflects the applied pressure
  • Great for drawing

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Legendary Pencils Favoured by Professionals

Bevorzugt von preisgekrönten Künstlern und Profis seit den 1930er ist der Blackwing Bleistift zu einer Legende geworden aufgrund seines einzigartigen Designs und seiner hochwertigen Materialien, die unübertroffene Schreib- und Zeichenerlebnisse garantieren.

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