Castell 9000 Graphite Pencil Art Set - Tin of 12

The Castell 9000 Graphite Pencil Art Set - Tin of 12 is a premium-grade pencil collection designed for both technical precision and artistic expression. A long-standing favourite among illustrators and designers since its launch in 1905 by Count Alexander von Faber-Castell, the Castell 9000 range is celebrated for its exceptional quality, finely graded hardness levels, and classic design. This set includes 12 graphite pencils ranging from 8B to 2H, offering a comprehensive tonal range ideal for sketching, shading, and detailed drawing. Each pencil features fully bonded leads to the barrel, ensuring maximum break resistance, and they are easy to sharpen and erase-perfect for classroom and professional use alike. Finished with an environmentally-friendly, water-based varnish, these pencils are produced carbon-neutrally and made from FSC-certified wood, aligning with sustainable practices and ecological responsibility. Housed in a sleek tin, this set is a reliable tool for students exploring the foundations of drawing or producing advanced, refined work.

Educational Benefits

• Develops tonal understanding - Wide range of hardness levels supports value studies and shading.
• Supports technical skill-building - Ideal for both loose sketching and precision linework.
• Encourages sustainable practices - FSC-certified and eco-conscious production supports environmental learning.
• Enhances focus and control - Fully bonded, break-resistant leads support confident sketching.

Classroom Ideas

• Life drawing studies - Use various grades to explore light, shadow, and form.
• Technical illustration - Perfect for architectural or design-based sketching and drafting.
• Value scales and tone charts - Teach the use of different grades through structured exercises.
• Cross-curricular application - Incorporate into history, science, or geography diagrams.

Product Specifications

• Contents: 12 graphite pencils (8B to 2H)
• Hardness Range: 8B, 7B, 6B, 5B, 4B, 3B, 2B, B, HB, F, H, 2H
• Lead Quality: Fully bonded, extra break-resistant
• Sharpening: Easy to sharpen and erase
• Varnish: Water-based and environmentally friendly
• Production: Carbon-neutral
• Sustainability: FSC-certified wood from sustainable forestry
• Packaging: Durable storage tin
• Brand: Faber-Castell

Pack Size: Tin of 12