Product Description One of the great drawing pencils in the world, the Faber-Castell 9000 graphite pencil is over 100 years old and still going strong. Break resistant black lead, but easy to sharpen, this pencil has long been a favorite among artists, professional designers and art educators. Now it’s also available as the Faber-Castell 9000 Jumbo Graphite Pencil with 5.25mm lead and five degrees of hardness: HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B. Great for large-scale drawing.