Macaron 10B Graphite Pencils | Extra Soft & Dark | Set of 12 - Shading

Go as dark as graphite goes. This Macaron set has 12 pencils, all in grade 10B, the softest and darkest end of the graphite scale. A 10B lead lays down near black tone with very light pressure, so it is ideal for the deepest shadows in portraits and still life. Buying 12 of one grade means you always have a sharp dark pencil ready, which suits classrooms and artists who wear through soft leads quickly.

Specifications

Ideal For

• Artists who need a steady supply of one dark grade
• Art classes and teachers
• Portrait artists working on deep shadows

Perfect for

• Deep shadows in portraits and still life
• Dark backgrounds and dramatic contrast
• Expressive loose sketching
• Refilling a graded set with its darkest pencil

Compatibility

Works with: drawing paper and sketchbooks; a soft eraser and sharpener.

Pairs well with: harder sketch pencils such as HB or 2H for light guidelines.

Not suitable for: light construction lines or technical drawing, where a 10B is too soft and smudges.

Before You Buy

• All 12 pencils are the same grade, 10B. This is not a mixed grade set.
• Very soft leads wear down fast and smudge; sharpen gently.

You'll Need

• a drawing book or sketchbook
• erasers and sharpeners

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• graded sketch pencil sets
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are all 12 pencils in this Macaron set the same grade?
Yes. All 12 pencils are grade 10B.

How is 10B different from 2B or 4B?
10B is much softer and darker. It gives near black tone with little pressure, while 2B and 4B give lighter mid tones.

What should I pair 10B pencils with?
Use a harder pencil such as HB or 2H for guidelines and light tones, then 10B for the darkest areas.