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Of course we do care most about the marks our pencils make, so I’d also like to canvass the hive mind for insights about how the different pencils’ marks can be removed (or not) and can be mixed/blended/smudged— by fingers, by water, by eraser, by cotton cloth, etc. And shininess-vs.-matteness is an important category. Staedtler manufactured two types of leads for holders – thin, for mechanical pencils and 2mm for clutch pencils. The thin leads were made from a technique known as “carbonisation” and, as I understand it, the raw materials used could have included natural graphite, pet and pitch cokes, and soots – in other words ‘carbon’. The graphite used for the 2mm leads is itself just a very pure form of carbon, so it seems likely that Staedtler just decided to call all their graphite leads for mechanical and clutch pencils “carbon”. So there you have it – the difference is zero, zilch, nada, nothing at all. The Platinum MWBC-5000 exhibits a glossy carbon fiber finish over a heavy brass body. The trim is composed of chrome-plated brass. It displays ridges that add a beautiful flair. Light intensifies the pattern and texture of the pen, allowing the carbon fiber to shine handsomely. Pen Whether they’re watercolour, wax, or even liquid, there are all sorts of types of pencils that your customers may be using at work and for their art. This is by no means a comprehensive list of pencil types, and there are many different pencils that you can give your customers as promotional products. No matter what your industry, you’re guaranteed to be able to find a pencil type that works for your company, your brand and your style. Drawing pencils come in a variety of hardnesses, or lead grades, as they're officially named. This means there's a huge assortment of the depth of colour you can choose from, which ultimately gives your drawing more shading and realism overall. It can be a little confusing, so we've set it out here for you. No artistry gatekeeping here!
OTHER STUFF. Clay, wax, oil, other binders, etc. In general there seems to be a dry-to-oily spectrum, but some pencils (Primo, Ritmo, Pierre noire) seem to be described as offering smooth-but-dry writing, so that I’m left wondering if this is not a simple binary. Maybe smoothness-vs.-scratchniess is different from dry-vs.-oily. Fineness of blend would seem to be a factor.One of the most common pencil types is the graphite pencil, which is a pencil made with wood or a similar soft material around a graphite core. These pencils are used in schools and hospitals, for promotions and so much more. These pencils previously had lead cores, but when lead was discovered to be a health hazard, graphite became the new standard. Some people will still refer to the core of a pencil as the ‘pencil lead’ even though the pencil uses graphite. Solid Graphite Pencils Weight varies among carbon fiber pens. Most carbon fiber pens, such as the Monteverde Engage One Touch Retractable Rollerball Pen, have a carbon fiber finish. The finish lays upon another material, such as aluminum or stainless steel. The underlying material determines the weight. For example, an aluminum body is lighter than a brass body. Some pens, such as Tombow Zoom 101 Carbon Fiber Fountain Pen, have a predominantly carbon fiber body. The carbon fiber is the main structural component of the pen. Pens with carbon fiber bodies definitely weigh less than pens that only have a carbon fiber finish.
General’s Carbon Sketch Pencil– These seem kind of rare. They have a very soft, dry (almost powdery) consistency and seem a little bit dusty. They blend almost as well as vine/willow charcoal and (depending on the amount of pressure you used when marking) erase easily. Of the common carbon pencils available, this is my personal favorite. As you probably know, pencil ‘lead’ contains no actual lead, just graphite, so it is non-toxic and very stable, and graphite is a form of pure carbon.First, JD and I work in completely different ways. JD’s work is more planned and controlled, such as using frisket to blank out selected areas. That requires a very accurate initial drawing that probably cannot be readily altered during the drawing process. However, I love working in graphite because it offers that direct mind-to-hand-to-paper connection – you think, you draw. So I begin with a very loose set of guidelines (except where accuracy is vital) and I constantly alter or even ignore them as I draw each section. I also begin top left and work down to the bottom right-hand corner (as a generalisation). Nothing is blanked out. “A String of Memories” by JD Hillberry Many companies use pencils in their promotional giveaways, but do you know how many pencil types there are? The truth is, there are hundreds of different pencil types used in all sorts of different industries. Artists, carpenters, students, accountants and more use different types of pencils every day. Read on and learn more about the different types of pencils that your customers may be using. What Is a Pencil? Talent is really a capacity for a certain type of learning of knowledge and a consuming interest in the facts that contribute to that knowledge~ Andrew Loomis Thanks for the interesting replies so far. I’m still hoping someone will come in and masterfully clear up everything about what’s in some of these different pencils.
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