Cretacolor - Mega Graphite Pencils

Mega Graphite Pencils

HB / each
SKU: 01872
MPN: 170 00
HB, each
List: $3.35
$2.68
SAVE 20%
2B / each
SKU: 01873
MPN: 170 02
2B, each
List: $3.35
$2.68
SAVE 20%
4B / each
SKU: 01874
MPN: 170 04
4B, each
List: $3.35
$2.68
SAVE 20%
6B / each
SKU: 01875
MPN: 170 06
6B, each
List: $3.35
$2.68
SAVE 20%
9B / each
SKU: 01876
MPN: 170 09
9B, each
List: $3.35
$2.68
SAVE 20%

Shade expansive areas effortlessly with an extra-thick 5.5mm graphite core

That 5.5mm diameter changes how you hold and move the pencil entirely. Cretacolor Mega Graphite Pencils deliver substantial coverage with each stroke, making them particularly effective for quick gesture sketches and large-scale tonal work where standard pencils feel inadequate. The thick core lays down rich graphite that you can manipulate into smooth gradations or leave gestural and expressive.

Five gradations span practical sketching needs: HB maintains definition for structural work, while 2B through 9B progress toward increasingly soft, velvety darks. The substantial barrel sits comfortably in your palm during extended sessions, encouraging broader arm movements rather than tight wrist control. This physical shift naturally produces looser, more confident marks.

Break off the wood casing to use the graphite sideways for wide sweeps of tone, or sharpen to a blunt point for bold linear work. Artists working at easel scale appreciate how these pencils eliminate the tedious back-and-forth required when covering large areas with conventional diameter leads. Each pencil balances substantial graphite delivery with the control and immediacy that keeps graphite compelling for everything from preliminary studies to finished drawings.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

  • Extra-thick 5.5 mm lead diameter
  • Excellent for shading large areas
  • Comfortable grip for extended sessions
  • Available in 5 gradations: HB-9B
  • Versatile for sketching and drawing
  • Wide lead enables varied techniques
Drawing and Illustration

Drawing and Illustration Purchase Guide

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