Cretacolor - Cleos Fine Art Graphite

Cleos Fine Art Graphite

Twenty graphite grades render every value from deep black to light gray

Graphite pencils that span from 9B to 9H give you serious tonal range, soft enough for rich blacks, hard enough for whisper-light details. Cretacolor's Cleos handle both extremes without the frustration of crumbly soft leads or scratchy hard ones. Each grade sharpens cleanly to a precise point that holds up through extended work sessions. Hexagonal barrels prevent rolling across tilted drawing boards while providing comfortable grip positioning during detailed rendering or architectural drafting.

Twenty gradations means you're not forcing transitions between grades that sit too far apart. That middle range, the HBs and Fs, becomes surprisingly useful when you need subtle shifts in value without jumping from 2H straight to 2B. The progression lets you build dimensional form through controlled value changes rather than relying on heavy blending.

This complete set arrives in a protective metal case that keeps leads safe during transport and organizes grades for quick selection. Whether you're developing tonal studies, rendering architectural elevations, or working through observational drawing exercises, having the full spectrum accessible means choosing the right tool for each mark rather than adapting your technique to whatever limited range you happen to own.

Drawing and Illustration

Drawing and Illustration Purchase Guide

Drawing and Illustration Materials

Calligraphy Inks - Specialized inks for calligraphy and pen work. Includes traditional sumi ink, colored calligraphy inks, and metallic formulations for decorative writing.

Markers - Professional markers including alcohol-based, water-based, and pigment markers. Perfect for illustration, design work, and mixed media projects.

Pastels - Soft pastels, oil pastels, and pastel pencils for vibrant color work. Excellent for blending and creating rich, textured drawings.

Pencils - Graphite pencils in various hardness grades, colored pencils, and specialty drawing pencils for different techniques and surfaces.

Pens - Technical pens, fountain pens, and specialty drawing pens for precise line work and detailed illustrations.