The Woodless Graphite Drawing Pencils 8B (97BP) by the General Pencil Company are made from pure, smooth graphite, formed into a convenient pencil shape without a wooden exterior. With a softness of 8B, they are especially suited for rich tonal work, deep shading and expressive drawing.
Their solid graphite construction gives you full freedom in mark-making. You can use the sharpened point to create thin lines, crisp edges and controlled details, while the sides of the pencil are ideal for broad strokes, soft transitions and large shaded areas. Despite their softness, these pencils remain responsive and precise, allowing you to move easily between expressive marks and refined passages within the same drawing.
The pencils sharpen effortlessly in a handheld metal sharpener, producing no wood shavings and minimal waste. They come pre-sharpened and ready to use, and the included metal sharpener is specifically suited for solid graphite pencils, giving you consistent control over the point shape.
This set is ideal for sketching, tonal and value studies, expressive drawing and mixed media work. It is particularly suited to artists who want direct contact with the material and a strong, graphic presence on the paper.
👉 Set Includes
- 2 × Woodless Graphite Drawing Pencils – 8B
- 1 × Metal Sharpener
