Is the color of the lead black? or darker than a regular pencil? I'm looking for a dark colored pencil to stand out on green ledger paper. Thanks!
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Yes, the color of the lead is black and a nice width. I don't know how dark your green ledger paper is, but I'm guessing you could use this pencil and see the print. Goodluck...
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It is a standard 2/HB pencil. To make a pencil mark stand out more easily using the same pressure you would need a softer pencil lead (2B, 4B, 6B) which will also smudge more, or paper that's less shiny. Anything that gave you a dark line without smudging and without bearing down harder would also probably be very difficult to erase, like a crayon. If that's not an issue to you there are many pencils with dark, waxy centers, not all with thick leads. They can be great for drawing. Don't know how they'd be for extensive writing. This is the best standard writing pencil I have ever used. You can get a smooth line with light pressure, or you can bear down without snapping the lead, which is always perfectly centered in the wood. The erasers work great. I will happily use the yellow Ticonderogas, but if I'm spending my own money these are what I always get.
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I wouldn't say they write darker, but they write more crisp. The lead is better for some reason. My son loves these pencils a lot. I prefer them to other pencils because when I need to correct a mistake, it erases easier. I hope this helps. You'll appreciate these pencils. Give them a try. I've been using them for over a decade.
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I don't really draw -- that being said -- for some reason I imagine it might be a nice pencil for drawing. Lead is soft and I like writing with it because it's almost effortless. The downside to this is that it requires frequent sharpening, especially since i also prefer a very sharp point as well. And...since it writes so dark, doesn't erase as easily sometimes. For me, it's a very comfortable pencil. Wow, realize how OCD I sound. Anyways, hope this helps...
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There is a sleeve that supports the very thin lead 0.5 mm. It is out when using the pencil to write. It does slide back in with the lead. I usually push the top, and then push the lead and sleeve back up into the tip. It does not retract by itself. I suppose I could leave it sticking out, but it would poke holes in my shirt pocket.
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I use a lead holder and some of my friends use a regular (drawing) pencil, so I'm sure that any type of pencil will work but I don't know about ink. The paper does hold up really well, I used the same trace for five or six transfers and it still worked perfectly. I kept it in my relatively chaotic portfolio without any protection for about a week and as long as I put it in flat it didn't rip or get any holes in it, and the lines didn't rub off or fade.
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Good morning, Jero,Thank you for the compliment; we can source these pencils cheaply because, as a UK company, we have a good relationship with the supplier. Plus, we have a no quibble refund guarantee; if your item doesn't turn up, we'll give your money back.Thank you.Tarot BarnesProduct Data ControllerThe Society for All Artists
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I have been using the Pentel Hi-Polymer lead with good result. I like the dark line left by 2B lead. Also the lead is strong enough to stand up to my ham-handed use.
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What size lead? ... That small 0.5mm Pentel pencil type lead seems to work fine.
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With all pencils you have to be careful with the type of pencil sharpener you get. I have two types of pencil sharpeners. I use one for regular pencils and the other works well with color pencils. It just took me two tries to find the right sharpener for color pencils. One of those sharpeners just broke the lead all the time, meanwhile the other was more gentle with the lead, and wood.
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Mine did not come sharpened. (That suits me better because I don't care for the points pre-sharpened pencils come with.) It is a wonderful pencil. They sharpen on center, the lead is dark enough for students who don't press hard. It erases well. The point lasts much longer than most of the pencils elementary grades students bring to class. I haven't noticed "hard spots" in the leads that leave scratches. The paint doesn't peel off. The diameter is nice for young and old hands. All that said, I would only use it for artwork (sketching) if I was in a tight, but it is a nice writing instrument. Mine did not come sharpened. (That suits me better because I don't care for the points pre-sharpened pencils come with.) It is a wonderful pencil. They sharpen on center, the lead is dark enough for students who don't press hard. It erases well. The point lasts much longer than most of the pencils elementary grades students bring to class. I haven't noticed "hard spots" in the leads that leave scratches. The paint doesn't peel off. The diameter is nice for young and old hands. All that said, I would only use it for artwork (sketching) if I was in a tight, but it is a nice writing... » Read More Mine did not come sharpened. (That suits me better because I don't care for the points pre-sharpened pencils come with.) It is a wonderful pencil. They sharpen on center, the lead is dark enough for students who don't press hard. It erases well. The point lasts much longer than most of the pencils elementary grades students bring to class. I haven't noticed "hard spots" in the leads that leave scratches. The paint doesn't peel off. The diameter is nice for young and old hands. All that said, I would only use it for artwork (sketching) if I was in a tight, but it is a nice writing instrument. « Show Less
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The ink color is Black and it is between medium and thin point. I do not lie fine point and somemedium or a bot too heavy or thick, This is perfect.....Such a handy thing to have and carry with you. I would buy it again if the need was here.
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Sorry, I've never used either of those others. Blackwing is a soft black pencil.
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My son uses the blackwing pencils, which are quite soft. I guess they could be compared to colored pencils. This sharpener did a fantastic job.
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I did some research for you on their website. It seems that the Soft Core Pencils come at a maximum of 150ct set. Now, is this the entire line? I want to guess yes for this reason alone. I do know that my local art stores sell single pencils and that I can always find a replacement. Check out: http://www.prismacolor.com/products/colored-pencils/softcore-lead
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I agree with Letterer's response. I would rate these leads as falling between a crayon and an HB pencil. They're softer than a pencil and harder than a crayon. In a pinch I suppose you COULD use it as a drawing crayon, but it's tough to get just the shading you want because it's not soft enough. I use mine as a highlighter.
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Good Evening Skynet VirusI've only used the Black Ticonderoga pencils so I can't say if there is any difference.I'm sorry that I can't be of more assistance, I hope you find an answer.
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As a professionally trained artist, I would recommend not using a sharpener at all. I was taught to use a matte (utility) knife to shave the wood off, so as not to waste a single bit of the colored lead. The pencils will last an incredibly long time if you "sharpen" them this way, and you can still get fine lines.
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The pens you ask about work the same. Looking at the lead colors, it seems there is not any difference except price. I own three now. I've also bought extra leads in the colors I want. I use one pentel multi pencil for sketching when I haven't my watercolors with me or I'm in a museum. The other two I have divided with warm colors in one pen and cool colors in the other pen. These I have with me all the time in case I'm asked for a thumbnail rough draft of suggested colors for interior or exterior buildings, clothing or designs when I don't have my entire set of colored pencils with me to demonstrate to a client the possibilities I see. They are very convenient for that. I use something else (similar to a crayon) for my scriptures, since the pages are so thin.