Pitt Graphite Matt Pencils- Faber-Castell

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 a 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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