Camlin Drawing Sketching Pencill 10B

Achieve deep, velvety blacks and dramatic shading with the Camlin 10B Drawing Pencil, the darkest and softest grade in the Camlin sketching range.

• Grade 10B: the softest, darkest pencil grade for maximum tonal depth
• Pack of 10 pencils, all 10B grade, so you always have a spare on hand
• Core made from crystalline graphite and mineral clay for smooth, consistent laydown
• Soft wood casing that sharpens cleanly to a fine point
• Vegan formulation with no animal-derived materials
• Suited to artists, students and hobbyists working on shading, blending and expressive sketches

The 10B grade is built for the darkest passages of a drawing, the deep shadows, rich contours and dramatic contrasts that give a sketch its depth. Its soft graphite core glides across paper with almost no pressure, letting you build up rich, velvety tones or blend smoothly with a tortillon without tearing the sheet. Camlin has been a trusted name in Indian art supplies since 1965, and the 10B carries that legacy into every stroke you draw.

Because it is so soft, this pencil sharpens best with a sharp blade or a quality sharpener, and it helps to test a few strokes on scrap paper first since humidity can affect how the graphite lays down. Keep a pack in your kit alongside a harder grade for outlines, and let the 10B handle all your shading and dramatic dark work. Pair it with a blending stump or your fingertip for soft gradients, or layer multiple passes for near-black depth that rivals charcoal, without the mess.