Faber-Castell Castell Graphite Pencil 9000 - a genuinely classic pencil 6 graphite pencils of superior quality in the following degrees of hardness: HB, B, 2B, 4B, 6B and 8B Ideal for artistic work, demanding studies and sketches Available individually and in various assorted sets These smooth pure graphite pencils are never scratchy and are available in 16 degrees of lead hardness for writing drawing and sketching.