Prismacolor Graphite Drawing Pencils Set — 18-Piece with 14 Graded Values, Erasers & Sharpener

Prismacolor Premier Graphite Drawing Pencils 18-piece set gives artists a full range of graphite values, specialty woodless and water-soluble leads, plus erasers and sharpening tools for professional-quality sketches.

This comprehensive kit collects 14 graded graphite values and three specialty pencil types so you can render crisp highlights, smooth mid-tones and rich shadows without hunting for extra tools. Housed in an organized package, the set includes hardened-core turquoise drawing pencils, versatile woodless graphite sticks for broad coverage, water-soluble ebony pencils for wash effects, two complementary erasers, a steel sharpener and a sanding board for refining points and texture.

How does this set help me control value and tone in drawings?

The range of professionally graded leads—from hard 6H to ultra-soft 8B—lets you build subtle transitions and strong contrasts with precision. Use harder pencils for light, controlled lines and softer leads for deep, velvety shadows and quick fills.

• Includes 7 turquoise graded pencils: 6H, 4H, 2H, B, 2B, 6B, 8B for nuanced value steps.
• Woodless graphite pencils provide even, uninterrupted coverage for large tonal areas.
• Water-soluble ebony pencils enable dark washes and layered transparency when mixed with water.

Which components help preserve detail and create varied textures?

Detail and texture are handled by the steel sharpener and sanding board: the sharpener produces a fine point for precise lines while the sanding board sculpts custom tips and creates powdered graphite for blending. The two erasers—kneaded and Magic Rub—offer different removal styles for clean highlights and delicate corrections.

• Steel sharpener yields consistent, sharpened tips for fine rendering.
• Sanding board allows shaping of softer leads and generating powdered graphite for smudging.
• Kneaded eraser shapes into fine tips to lift highlights; Magic Rub is ideal for gentle surface cleaning.

Can I use these pencils for mixed-media effects or washes?

Yes—three water-soluble graphite pencils let you create transparent washes, tonal gradients and watercolour-like effects while maintaining graphite’s characteristic sheen. Apply dry, then brush with water for diluted tones, or layer with dry graphite for contrast and texture.

• Water-soluble ebony pencils (HB, 4B, 8B) produce deep, fluid marks when activated with water.
• Layer water-washed areas with dry woodless graphite for added depth and grain.
• Use sanding board to create powder for soft, blended backgrounds or mixed-media foundations.

What practical advantages do the woodless graphite pencils offer?

Woodless graphite pencils eliminate the woody barrier, delivering full-diameter graphite that resists breakage and covers quickly. They’re perfect for bold strokes, broad shading and rapid underpainting where uniform graphite laydown matters.

• Full-core design allows both sharp edges for lines and blunt faces for coverage.
• Less frequent sharpening compared with traditional wood-cased pencils.
• Durable cores reduce snapping during heavy pressure or long shading passes.

Who this set is for: Artists who sketch, render or do detailed graphite studies will find this Prismacolor Premier kit especially useful—students refining technique, illustrators exploring tonal range, adult colouring fans seeking richer graphite effects, and mixed-media creators adding graphite washes. The included accessories keep your workflow compact and focused, so you can move from fine detail to broad atmosphere without hunting for extras.