Faber Castell developed the legendary Castell 9000 pencils back in 1905. The 9000 pencils quality and finely graded variety of hardness have made the pencils a favourite tool for artists, illustrators and draughtsmen.
The harder versions 6H, 5H, 4H, 3H, 2H, H, F and HB are popular for drafting. (The F is also a favourite for watercolour artists).
The progressively softer pencils B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, 7B and 8B are fabulous for sketching in all its forms.
The 9000 pencils are coated with environmentally compatible water-based paint, a technology which Faber-Castell was the first manufacturer to introduce. The special bonding used in the manufacture of graphite and wood casing is designed to prevent breakage.