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Pencils for drawing, sketching and writing

The pencil is probably the oldest and simplest drawing tool in the world. It is often the first step in many works of art, but pencils can also be used on their own to create impressive works. For those who like it colorful, colored pencils are the perfect addition to create colorful works of art.

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MONO 100 pencil set of 12

Top quality pencil with superb varnish finish, available in 17 degrees of hardness. Offers unusual contrast due to extra dark, high density graphite lead.

€30.00

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Urban Sketching Set: Japan Edition

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Japan with the Urban Sketching Set: Japan Edition, featuring exclusive instructions from artist Koalakimlan.

€29.90

Why is there no lead in the pencil?

Contrary to what many may think, our modern-day pencils do not contain lead. In the 17th century, lead ore was mined in Borrowdale, England, and processed into pencils. It was not until over 200 years later that researchers discovered that this was not lead ore, but a new substance, which they subsequently called graphite. As the name "pencil" had become an integral part of everyday language, it was not corrected but continued to be used.

The different degrees of hardness and what you use them for

Different degrees of hardness are produced depending on the ratio of clay to graphite. More clay gives the lead greater strength and more graphite results in darker abrasion. The MONO 100 line ranges from 9H (hard/hard) in various grades to HB (hardblack/hard black), F (firm) and 6B (black/black). As there is no fixed definition for the different degrees of hardness, an HB pencil can differ from one manufacturer to another.

A different ratio between clay and graphite results in different degrees of hardness

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MONO 100 pencil set of 12

Urban Sketching Set: Japan Edition

What is a pencil made of?

Why is there no lead in the pencil?

The different degrees of hardness and what you use them for

9H-6H
Extremly hard

5H-3H
Very hard

2H-H
Hard

HB-F
Medium

B-3B
Soft

4B-6B
Very soft

Individual degrees of hardness in the application

3H

H

3B

4B

5B-6B

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MONO 100 pencil set of 12

Urban Sketching Set: Japan Edition

What is a pencil made of?

Why is there no lead in the pencil?

The different degrees of hardness and what you use them for

9H-6HExtremly hard

5H-3HVery hard

2H-HHard

HB-FMedium

B-3BSoft

4B-6BVery soft

Individual degrees of hardness in the application

3H

H

3B

4B

5B-6B

Precise mechanical pencils - ready for use at any time

Multifunctional pens for complete flexibility

IROJITEN - The Japanese color lexicon

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9H-6H
Extremly hard

5H-3H
Very hard

2H-H
Hard

HB-F
Medium

B-3B
Soft

4B-6B
Very soft