STAEDTLER Mars Lumograph Art Drawing Pencils, Graphite Pencils in Metal Case, Break-Resistant Bonded Lead, Grades 12B-10H, Set of 24

The media could not be loaded. I tried to include all the important bits in the video, but so far, so good. I received these today as I've recently started drawing again. I found a review from another website giving their opinion on these specific pencils and I thought I'd give them a go. The reason I bought these specifically was for the shade range it offers with dark gradient lead. I want to gove my drawings more definition than the HB, 2B, and 4B I've been using. I haven't drawn anything with these yet except for what you see in the video, but I will try to update the review once I do.For the pencils themselves: The container I like, although the metal feels as if it could scuff or bend easily, still feels a decent weight. The pencils are smooth and are not too uncomfortable to hold. They seem to sharpen fairly easily. None of them broke any lead off into the sharpener. I think that you have quite a bit of options with this range even from only using a single one because you can press to go lighter or darker. I think that I'll be happy with the darker ranges to give definition to my drawings, but we will see. I think the price point is reflecting of the product. These pencils seem strongly made. Durable. I think it would be good for beginners or seasoned artists to have. I don't like how a kneaded eraser doesn't pick up much of it so it kind of makes me weary, but we will see how to hold up on sketchbook paper and not the lightweight printer paper I used in the video. I haven't tried any other types of erasers, so it may be different. Overall, so far, I'm happy with them.

I found a pencil marked HB. Well, I needed to understand why this pencil wasn't a regular old #2. Education for self improvement-being nosey, is a journey. I purchased these pencils in the variety pack and, so far, have found an application for each number in the tin !!!! The 8B is my favorite for marking on plant sticks that doesn't fade or wash away! I know, that's not an 'artsy' thing, but I'm on the path now...

muy bueno, el plástico en el que vienen ya se puede utilizar de cartuchera, no es el típico plástico que abres, se rompe y toca poner los lápices en otro lado.

My favorite shading pencils they do not smear and there is a selection of shades to choose from. Recommend this product to new/beginner artists who have trouble shading.

These pencils offer a great range of tonal value from very light to dark, although I find the tones slightly lighter than a generic brand sold in Walmart. Having the right tools such as these makes graphite drawing more of a pleasure.

The pencils, sharpener, and eraser came in great quality. They are just what I expected!

Fave pencil since i was an art student.

I bought this for my student, she loves them when she uses them for art docent class