Join the Dark Side: Grades of Pencil Graphite from HB to 4B — The Gentleman Stationer
Join the Dark Side: Grades of Pencil Graphite from HB to 4B — The Gentleman Stationer
Today I look at grades of soft graphite, ranging from HB to 4B, which are the pencils I use for most of my daily writing. I actually prefer a darker, smoother writing experience, even if I have to accept a degree of smearing and more frequent sharpening. I also talk about some of my favorite pencils.
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