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The 'h' and 'b' rating combined with a number refer to the hardness of the graphite in a pencil. h-hard and b-soft. So the higher the number the more hard or soft it is. Hard graphite imparts much lighter marks to paper, while softer graphite makes a much darker mark. So a 6b pencil is very soft and draws quite dark while a 6h pencil is very hard and draws very light marks.
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∙ 15y agoIt is used for light use because a 2h well 2hb is used for regular things but it rips into the fiber of the paper and if you erase it you can still see the marks no matter what so like i use 3h to make maps because if u mess up you won't see it because the number is the number of hardness so its easier to erase stuff and not see it
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Which Graphite pencil will create a sharp line when creating fine detail 6H 6B 2H 2B?
Each graphite pencil, the 6H, 6B, 2H and 2B, will create a sharp line and fine detail. The difference is that the softer leads (2B, for example) will need to be sharpened more often to keep drawing this detailed. That is because, while having a sharp point when freshly sharpened, the softer the lead, the more quickly it will wear/crumble down.
If there is a number two pencil is there a number three pencil?
That would depend if the pencil were an H or a B. Artist pencils are identified with a number and a letter. H is for hard. A 6H pencil would be harder than a 4H pencil. B is for soft. A 6B pencil would be softer than a 4B pencil.
Why is it called a number 6B pencil?
Pencils are sorted into how hard and how soft the graphite is. The scale ranges from 9H (hardest) to 9B (softest). Number 6B would mean its graphite is 4th softest.
Could you use a 4B pencil instead of a 6B pencil?
If you want. Pencils with higher numbers such as 6Bs give a darker stroke and are softer. So, if you don't mind using a harder, slightly lighter pencil, then go ahead.
What is the very soft pencil used for drawing?
here is a web site with a page on pencils www.easydrawinglessons.com
Which Graphite pencil will create a sharp line when creating fine detail 6H 6B 2H 2B?
Each graphite pencil, the 6H, 6B, 2H and 2B, will create a sharp line and fine detail. The difference is that the softer leads (2B, for example) will need to be sharpened more often to keep drawing this detailed. That is because, while having a sharp point when freshly sharpened, the softer the lead, the more quickly it will wear/crumble down.
What is the difference between a 2h pencil and a 6b pencil?
Drawing pencils are labeled by hardness and softness. For example - 6H is the hardest (makes the lightest mark), then 4H is a little less hard (makes a slightly darker mark), 2H,etc. HB is in the middle The it goes 2B, 4B, 6B, etc. - the higher number in the B's, the softer it is and the darker the mark it will make.
If there is a number two pencil is there a number three pencil?
That would depend if the pencil were an H or a B. Artist pencils are identified with a number and a letter. H is for hard. A 6H pencil would be harder than a 4H pencil. B is for soft. A 6B pencil would be softer than a 4B pencil.
Which pencil lead marks the darkest 2B or 6B?
6B is the darkest.
What does HB stand stand for on a HB pencil?
H stands for hardness and B stands for blackness this is how a pencil scale goes: 9H 8H 7H 6H 5H 4H 3H 2H 1H H HB B 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B 6B 7B 8B 9B9H is very fine hard and light but 9B is thick black and very soft (more like charcoal)
Why is it called a number 6B pencil?
Pencils are sorted into how hard and how soft the graphite is. The scale ranges from 9H (hardest) to 9B (softest). Number 6B would mean its graphite is 4th softest.
Difference between the 4B and the 6B?
2B or not 2B, that is the question.
Could you use a 4B pencil instead of a 6B pencil?
If you want. Pencils with higher numbers such as 6Bs give a darker stroke and are softer. So, if you don't mind using a harder, slightly lighter pencil, then go ahead.
What is the difference between the 4B and the 6B?
2B 2B or not 2B, that is the question.
What is the very soft pencil used for drawing?
here is a web site with a page on pencils www.easydrawinglessons.com
Which is softer an HB or 2B Pencil?
The order of hardness goes:9H 8H 7H 6H 5H 4H 3H 2H H F HB B 2B 3B 4B 5B 6B 7B 8B 9B hard medium soft
Do you have a 'pencil lead hardness chart' If so please send it to you?
In order, the leads are (from softest to hardest): 9B/8B/7B/6B/5B/4B/3B/2B/B/HB/F/H/2H/3H/4H/5H/6H/7H/8H/9H HB is the most commonly used lead for general purposes. The softer leads are used for art drawing, the harder for fine ledger work.
