Mars Lumograph Black Drawing Pencils

Mars Lumograph Black drawing pencils feature a high proportion of carbon for matte, jet black results. The Lumograph Black is  a hexagonal barrel and printed along one side in silver leaf is printed “Made In Germany” the companies place of origin, following this is the Staedtler logo and company name. Next to this is printed the name of the pencil brand, which in this case is the “Mars Lumograph Black”.As with the Staedtler Mars Lumograph graphite pencil, there is a white band separating the black matt barrel to the black glossy inch long cap which indicates the grade of pencil on every side of the barrel. On opposite side of the barrel is printed alpha numerical information pertaining to the open stock status of the pencil.

Mars Lumograph Black Drawing Pencils are perfect for dramatic sketches with intense rich blacks. They combine the advantages of graphite and charcoal pencils but should not be mistaken for a charcoal pencil as the lead contains unburned carbon rather than charcoal. Featuring break-resistant leads made through special lead formulation, the pencils are housed in wood from certified, sustainably managed forests. Made in Germany.

Whether you’re a beginner or make your living drawing, you’ll appreciate the quality, smoothness and shading capabilities of these sketching pencils.

Only Staedtler’s Lumograph art pencils for drawing and shading feature a lead specially bonded to the shaft so they don’t break off while sharpening

The beginning drawing set for creating a wide range of shading and tones, from deepest, darkest black to medium gray