General's - 555 Series Layout Pencil
555 Series Layout Pencil
Sketch bold preliminary layouts with extra-smooth, intensely black graphite
The 555 Layout Pencil delivers dense, velvety black marks that stand up to the demands of preliminary work. Its thick graphite core glides across paper with minimal pressure, letting you block in compositions quickly without grinding through multiple pencils or fighting for coverage. That extra-smooth formulation means less surface drag when you're working out proportions and placement, essential when you need to think with your pencil rather than labor over each stroke.
General's designed this pencil specifically for artists who paint over their sketches. The bold black lines remain visible beneath thin paint layers, providing clear guidance as you build up oils or acrylics without requiring heavy-handed marking that damages your surface. The same dense pigment that works for underdrawing also excels at pushing graphite drawings toward their darkest values, filling in shadows and creating dramatic contrast that softer grades can't match.
The thick core resists breakage during aggressive sketching sessions while maintaining enough backbone to hold a workable point. Whether you're roughing out a canvas composition or driving dark accents into a tonal drawing, this layout pencil handles the intensity that preliminary and expressive work demands. Sold individually so you can stock up based on how quickly you work through them.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- Extra smooth, thick graphite core
- Creates intense blacks and shading
- Ideal for preliminary sketch layouts
- Works well under paint layers
- Professional-grade drawing tool
- Sold individually or by dozen
