Staedtler 12 Mars Lumograph Pencils

Staedtler Mars Lumograph pencils in the extra-soft 8B grade, made for rich, dark shading.

• Pack of 12 pencils, all in the 8B grade
• Smooth, break-resistant graphite lead for consistent lines
• Extra-soft grade lays down deep, dark tones with light pressure
• Blends easily for shading, sketching and tonal work
• Made by Staedtler, a long-established German name in drawing and graphite pencils

An 8B pencil is one of the darkest, softest grades you can buy, and this Staedtler Mars Lumograph pack gives you 12 of them in one box instead of just one or two. That makes it a practical pick for artists who use up dark-grade pencils quickly, whether for shading large areas, building up rich tonal contrast in a portrait, or working on bigger sketches where you do not want to stop and sharpen every few minutes. Having a full dozen on hand also means the whole pack does not run out mid-project, which matters when a single dark pencil tends to get used up first and fastest in any drawing set.

The bonded lead is designed to resist breaking under pressure, so it holds a point well even with the soft, dark 8B core, and lays down graphite smoothly without excessive scratchiness. For art students, illustrators and hobbyist sketchers who want reliable, professional-grade dark tones without switching brands mid-project, this pack is an easy, no-fuss addition to any drawing kit, and a solid restock for anyone who already knows why they keep reaching for Staedtler over other pencil brands.