Graphite Pencil Grade Scale by Wendi OBrien February 14, 2018 written by Wendi OBrien February 14, 2018 1.2K Ever wonder what those numbers and letters mean when you get a set of graphite pencils?Well, find your answer here, in this video. Keep in mind that not all pencils are created equal and with the lack of industry standard for the grades, each manufacturer’s grades may not be the same.I will be doing a comparison of this exact fact in the future.The key to finding the a good pencil is find a set and combination of pencils that feel good to you, move the way you want them to and give you the final appearance you are after. There is no right or wrong here, just personal preference.I recommend to always do a test of your pencils as I show here so you know exactly what to expect out of your pencils.Share My Art:ShareClick to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail Wendi OBrien previous post How to Create a Value Scale next post Top 6 Reasons for Paper Swatching You may also like Experimenting with Charcoal and Graphite in Vintage Realism July 16, 2021 How to Use OMS with Colored Pencils on... March 9, 2021 7 Tips for Creating Art with a Message/Meaning February 9, 2021 Minds Eye Prompt – HUGE Color Pencil Artwork January 12, 2021 Wire Christmas Angel With Derwent Metallic Pencils December 22, 2020 Cute Christmas Pig In Watercolor December 8, 2020 First Time Using Oil Pastels – Drawing A... November 24, 2020 Tulip Study – Sofft Tools with Pan Pastels November 10, 2020 How To Color Pastelmat With Ink And Preserve... October 27, 2020 Loose Style Owl In Watercolor October 13, 2020 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Solve : * 23 − 8 = Δ