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Pitt Graphite Matt Pencils- Faber-Castell
R38.00 – R425.00
Pitt Graphite Matt Pencils
The revolution in graphite drawing! Graphite pencils have always produced a shimmering, shiny laydown. Depending on the preference of the creative person, this effect is either skillfully incorporated or is perceived as disturbing. The innovative Pitt Graphite Matt pencil was specially developed to reduce light reflections on the paper and to create maximum depth effect by varying the different degrees of hardness.
How many degrees of hardness are there for the Pitt Graphite Matt?
The Pitt Graphite Matt pencil comes in eight degrees of hardness: HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B, 10B, 12B and 14B. The 10B, 12B and 14B grades are new to the Faber-Castell pencil range, and 14B is a world first. No competitor offers such a soft, black graphite pencil.
Why are there no harder degrees available (H-6H)?
Light reflections are only a problem in the art world. Monochrome drawings in graphite need a lot of contrast in grey and black tones. To create these different tone values, the artist needs soft graphite. The softer the graphite, the darker and blacker the laydown. Thus, a maximum depth effect can be created. This is not possible with degrees of hardness such as H or harder
Matt is the new black – now also for drawing
Reduction of reflection: this special characteristic is also represented by development from Faber-Castell that gives, a basic tool that has always been highly glossy, fantastic new properties: the Pitt Graphite Matt is the first graphite pencil with a matt and deep black lead. The pencil thus fulfils not so much the fashion as the very practical needs of artists and graphic designers from all over the world who want or need to communicate their work in digital ways: When you photograph or scan a drawing made with conventional pencils, the shiny graphite automatically creates reflections – with the result that the representation is partially unrecognisable and you have to look at it longer and from different angles to get a full impression. These problems are now a thing of the past: the new graphite pencil from Faber-Castell guarantees extremely reduced reflection on the paper and thus true-to-the-original reproduction possibilities. Like all Faber-Castell pencils, it is extra break-resistant, lightfast and has an environmentally friendly water-based varnish. Visually, however, the Pitt Graphite Matt differs from the other models: While pencils usually have a slightly glossy finish, it has a matt lacquer. And thus embodies the credo “Matt is the new black”.
Product details:
- World-first
- Extremely matt graphite pencil of supreme artists´ quality
- Ultra-matt graphite laydown for reduced reflection on paper
- Highest tonal value density for maximum depth effect
- Smooth graphite application
- Ideal for writing, drawing and sketching
- Especially suitable for monochrome graphite work
- Extra break-resistant
- Carbon-neutral production
- Wood from certified sustainable forestry
- Environmentally-friendly water-based varnish
- Available as single pencils or in a set of 6 or a set of 11
Pitt Graphite Matt pencils – 8 grades of hardness: HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B, 10B, 12B, 14B
Tin of 6 : Contents: 6 graphite pencils: 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B, 10B, 12B
Tin of 11: Contents: 8 graphite pencils: HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B, 10B, 12B, 14B as well as a paper stump, eraser and sharpener
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Where did the idea come from to develop a matt graphite pencil?
In art, the optimal presentation of artworks, whether physically in an exhibition or digitally on websites and art platforms, is very important. Light exposure is a recurring challenge. In unfavourable lighting conditions, light reflections can even swallow up details of the drawing. This can also happen when digitising drawings for the Internet (e.g. by photographing or scanning). This problem is now countered by Faber Castell Pitt Graphite Matt Pencils, which with its matt formula leaves little or no room for light reflections.
What is the difference between the Pitt Graphite Matt and regular pencils?
The Pitt Graphite Matt pencil has a matt finish that produces very few or no light reflections. This means, that no details of the drawing are lost due to light reflection from any angle. And digitising (photographing, scanning) without reflections is also simple.
| Option | HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B, 10B, 12B, 14B, 6 Pc Set, 11Pc Set |
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sweetbb (verified owner) –
I love all things graphite, and Faber-Castell is my favourite. Once down on the paper, the sheen of your drawings done with these pencils certainly is much less, while still being graphite.
Dave Quail (verified owner) –
A great evolution in graphite pencils. These have certainly given me greater freedom of expression and creativity, without having to be too concerned about the typical graphite “shine”