Faber-Castell 9000 Graphite Pencils - Individual Grades

The Faber-Castell 9000 Graphite Pencil is a true classic and one of the world's most renowned graphite pencils. Trusted by artists, designers, architects, illustrators and draftsmen for generations, the 9000 series is celebrated for its exceptional quality, smooth graphite laydown and consistent performance.

Manufactured using finely ground graphite and clay, these premium pencils provide excellent results for technical drawing, writing, sketching and artistic work. The wide range of hardness grades allows artists and professionals to achieve everything from precise, light construction lines to rich, deep shading and expressive sketches.

Available individually, the Faber-Castell 9000 range is perfect for replacing favourite grades or building a customised drawing set.

Grade Guide

• 6H–2H: Fine, light lines for technical drawing and drafting
• H–F: Precise writing and detailed sketching
• HB: General-purpose drawing and writing
• B–2B: Sketching and light shading
• 3B–5B: Rich tonal work and expressive drawing
• 6B–8B: Deep shadows, bold marks and dramatic contrast

Available Grades

Hard Grades

• 6H
• 5H
• 4H
• 3H
• 2H
• H

Medium Grades

• F
• HB

Soft Grades

• B
• 2B
• 3B
• 4B
• 5B
• 6B
• 7B
• 8B

Features

• Available in a wide range of individual graphite grades
• Premium-quality graphite pencils
• Smooth and consistent graphite application
• Excellent point retention
• High break resistance
• Ideal for drawing, sketching, shading and drafting
• Suitable for artists, designers, architects and students
• Easy to sharpen
• Trusted Faber-Castell quality

Professional Quality

The Faber-Castell 9000 is widely regarded as a benchmark graphite pencil for artistic and technical applications. Its balanced graphite formulation provides clean lines, smooth shading and consistent tonal performance across all hardness grades.

Whether creating detailed technical drawings, expressive sketches or realistic tonal studies, the 9000 series delivers reliable and professional results.

Ideal For

• Drawing
• Sketching
• Technical Drawing
• Architectural Drafting
• Illustration
• Shading
• Life Drawing
• Design Work
• Fine Art