STAEDTLER Mars Lumograph pencil, grade 8B, black, hexagonal

With the 8B grade you effortlessly create deep black lines for your drawings.⁠‌‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‌‍‍‍‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‌‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠ The sturdy lead is unlikely to break, perfect for intensive drawing and sketching.⁠‌‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‌‍‍‍‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‌‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠

When do you need an 8B pencil?
You use an 8B pencil when you want to draw very dark lines and deep shadows. This type of pencil is ideal for artistic work, sketching and technical drawing where you need matt, deep black markings. The 8B grade means the graphite is very soft, making it easy to create dark tones.

Why choose this hexagonal shape?
The hexagonal shape of this STAEDTLER pencil stops it from rolling off your drawing table, which is especially handy during long drawing sessions. The hexagonal profile also sits more comfortably in your hand than a round pencil and gives you more control over your lines. The black lacquer finish gives the pencil a professional look.

Strong lead for intensive use
This Mars Lumograph pencil has a glue-bonded lead of 4.5 mm that is particularly resistant to breakage. Thanks to the special bonding, the lead wears down less quickly, even with heavy use. The high carbon content in the graphite produces the characteristic matt, deep black that artists and illustrators appreciate.

Practical tip for optimal use
Sharpen this pencil with a quality sharpener or a Stanley knife for the best point. Because the soft 8B graphite wears the point down faster than harder pencils, make sure you always have sharpening materials to hand. Store the pencil horizontally to prevent damage to the soft lead.