18-PIECE PROFESSIONAL SKETCH PENCIL SET

Origin: Mainland China

Pieces: 18

Grade Range: 5H to 14B

Includes: Graphite pencils, eraser, sharpener, paper blending stump

A professional-grade 18-piece sketch pencil set covering one of the widest grade ranges available — from the hard precision of 5H all the way to the ultra-soft darkness of 14B. Whether you're doing fine architectural linework, detailed portraiture, or bold expressive shading, this set has the right pencil for the job. Comes complete with a blending stump, eraser, and sharpener so you're ready to draw right out of the box.

What's Included

• Graphite sketch pencils: 5H through 14B (full grade range)
• Paper blending stump for smooth tonal transitions
• Pencil sharpener
• Eraser

Grade Range Guide

• H grades (5H–H) — hard leads for fine, light lines; ideal for technical drawing and underdrawing
• HB — the everyday middle ground for general sketching and writing
• B grades (B–14B) — progressively softer and darker; ideal for shading, depth, and expressive mark-making

Set Variants

• Set A — 18-piece assortment including core grade range with accessories
• Set B — 18-piece assortment with a slightly different tool selection — check product images for specific contents

Ideal For

• Professional & serious artists — the widest grade range for full tonal control
• Students — everything needed for fine art, illustration, and design coursework
• Portrait & figure drawing — soft B grades build rich skin tones and deep shadows
• Technical & architectural drawing — H grades deliver precise, consistent lines
• Gifting — a complete, professional-quality set at an accessible price