A mechanical pencil takes only one lead size. 0.5 mm and 0.7 mm are common; go thin if you write small, thick if you press hard. Lead hardness HB (or #2) is the most common, but you can refill ...

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Kuo uses HB Staedtler pencils exclusively (HB ... But interestingly, just as many artists (three) told us that Bic’s mechanical pencils are an equally worthy drawing pencil — largely because ...

The premium mechanical pencil is suitable for technical drawing and drafting, and comes with six Pentel ‘Super Hi-Polymer’ HB leads included, plus one eraser which can be replaced. Lead ...

no paper tears and no ghosts Each mechanical pencil is preloaded with Pentel Super Hi-Polymer HB lead ...

Even though both darkness and hardness vary among brands, No. 2 and/or HB pencils are widely considered to be the ideal lead grade for writing (and they’re required for many standardized tests).