BIC pencil Criterium 550, 4B, hexagonal, green lacquered

These soft 4B pencils are ideal for sketching and artistic work.⁠‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‍‌⁠ The hexagonal shape sits comfortably in your hand and won't roll off your desk.⁠‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‍‌⁠

What does this pencil do and when do you need it?
A 4B pencil is used when you want to draw or write soft, dark lines. The 4B grade is ideal for artistic applications such as sketching, shading and drawings where you need deeper tones. This pencil is also a good choice for technical drawing where you want to use different line weights.

Why choose the hexagonal shape?
The hexagonal shape of this BIC Criterium 550 pencil stops it from rolling off your desk and provides a stable grip during use. This shape sits comfortably in your hand and prevents fatigue during long periods of drawing or writing. The green lacquered finish gives the pencil a professional appearance and protects the wood.

What does 4B hardness mean in practice?
The 4B classification means this pencil is relatively soft and produces dark, rich lines. You can easily create different tones by varying the pressure. The graphite wears down faster than with harder pencils, but gives you more control over line thickness and intensity.

Practical tip for use
This pencil has no eraser at the end, so make sure you always have a separate eraser to hand. Sharpen the pencil regularly for optimal performance, especially as 4B graphite becomes blunt more quickly than harder varieties.