Which grades are in the Faber-Castell Goldfaber set?

4H, 3H, 2H, H, F, HB, B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B and 6B.

What are the H pencils for?

Light construction lines that erase cleanly. B pencils are for shading.

Best hard-to-soft range

Faber-Castell

Faber-Castell Goldfaber Graphite Set (12)

Twelve pre-sharpened Faber-Castell graphite pencils from 4H to 6B in a metal tin. The SV-bonded leads resist breaking, and the pencils are made from FSC-certified wood.

Best for: Students and beginners who want a complete grade range from light lines to dark shading

Grades: 4H to 6B
Count: 12
Case: Metal tin
Wood: FSC-certified

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What we like

12 grades from 4H to 6B
Break-resistant SV-bonded leads
Pre-sharpened, in a travel tin

Keep in mind

No grades softer than 6B for very dark blacks
Goldfaber is Faber-Castell's student line, a step below the 9000 series

Key features

From the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

VERSATILE GRAPHITE PENCILS: Faber-Castell graphite sketch pencils are versatile tools for artists and beginners alike! Available in 12 degrees of hardness, their ergonomic hexagonal shape and smooth graphite make them ideal...
COMPLETE DRAWING PENCILS SET: The Faber-Castell graphite pencils set includes 12 artist quality sketching pencils. With leads in various degrees of hardness (4H, 3H, 2H, H, F, HB, B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, and 6B), this drawing supplies...
BREAK-RESISTANT ART PENCIL: Faber-Castell graphite pencils feature break-resistant leads made from finely ground graphite and clay, offering a smooth finish for shading, outlining, and detailing. The SV bonding process ensures...
PENCILS FROM REFORESTED WOOD: Create with eco-friendly drawing pencils for sketching! The Faber-Castell pencil is proudly manufactured with reforested wood grown in FSC-certified sustainable forests, offering high-quality art and...
SKETCHING SUPPLIES: Since 1761, Faber-Castell has proudly created art sketching supplies for beginners and professional artists alike. Faber-Castell Goldfaber Graphite Pencils provides durable, flexible, and quality drawing...

Frequently asked questions about the Faber-Castell Goldfaber Graphite Set (12)

Which grades are in the Faber-Castell Goldfaber set?: 4H, 3H, 2H, H, F, HB, B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B and 6B.
What are the H pencils for?: Light construction lines that erase cleanly. B pencils are for shading.
Are these pencils pre-sharpened?: Yes. They come ready to use.