Castell 9000 # Pencils - It's the standard for pencils. It was launched by Count Alexander Faber Castell in 1905 and has been loved by many artists and illustrators since then. The wood shank and core are fully bonded to the SV method, so it is very difficult to break. Available in a total of 16 hardness, making it easy to use and a wide range of expressions. Set of 12 hardnesses from 8B to 2H It is especially recommended for fine art professionals that can produce a variety of contrast. Eco-friendly, water-based paint on the base SV type that is resistant to breakage (bonds the core and wood shafts to the whole side).
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Castell 9000 Graphite Drawing Pencils
Break Resistant Leads
Secural bonding process (SV) strengthens leads to resist breakage, while providing sharp fine lines and excellent point retention.
Available in 16 Degrees of Lead Hardness
Castell 9000 pencils have superior leads made of finely ground graphite and clay. These smooth pure graphite pencils are never scratchy and are available in 16 degrees of lead hardness for writing, drawing and sketching.
Castell 9000 celebrates over 100 years of proven reliability
Coated with green, water-based varnish
SV (secure all) bonding for break-resistant leads
Guaranteed easy to sharpen
Finest Artists' quality, made in Germany
Leads Available in 16 Degrees of Hardness
Castell 9000 provide all creative artists with an extensive assortment of pencils in different grades of hardness for sketching, graphic design and shading work.
The "green pencil from Faber", which was already being mentioned with approval by Van Gogh and Goethe, has now become part of everyday life.
Superior Quality Leads
Castell 9000 pencils have superior leads made of finely ground graphite and clay. These smooth pure graphite pencils are never scratchy and are available in 16 degrees of lead hardness for writing, drawing and sketching.