Graphite pencils

Grade is the main thing to decide on: H pencils are harder and give a lighter, finer line, B pencils are softer and darker, and HB sits in between and suits writing. Faber-Castell 9000 and Goldfaber 1221 come in several grades, with Goldfaber also sold as a 6-pencil sketching set. The Grip 2001 and Sparkle lines include Jumbo versions as well. The Deli HB pencil has an eraser on the end.