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Pencils are sorted into how hard and how soft the graphite is. The scale ranges from 9H (hardest) to 9B (softest). Number 6B would mean its graphite is 4th softest.
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If there is a number two pencil is there a number three pencil?
That would depend if the pencil were an H or a B. Artist pencils are identified with a number and a letter. H is for hard. A 6H pencil would be harder than a 4H pencil. B is for soft. A 6B pencil would be softer than a 4B pencil.
Could you use a 4B pencil instead of a 6B pencil?
If you want. Pencils with higher numbers such as 6Bs give a darker stroke and are softer. So, if you don't mind using a harder, slightly lighter pencil, then go ahead.
What is the difference of 6b and 6h pencil?
The 'h' and 'b' rating combined with a number refer to the hardness of the graphite in a pencil. h-hard and b-soft. So the higher the number the more hard or soft it is. Hard graphite imparts much lighter marks to paper, while softer graphite makes a much darker mark. So a 6b pencil is very soft and draws quite dark while a 6h pencil is very hard and draws very light marks.
Is a pencil made of matter?
The "lead" in a number two pencil is graphite. Because it is the color of lead, it is called that...but it's actually graphite, a lubricant. So if you get your zipper stuck, draw on it with a number two pencil..it works!
What picture made with pencil is called?
pencil drawing
Which pencil lead marks the darkest 2B or 6B?
6B is the darkest.
If there is a number two pencil is there a number three pencil?
That would depend if the pencil were an H or a B. Artist pencils are identified with a number and a letter. H is for hard. A 6H pencil would be harder than a 4H pencil. B is for soft. A 6B pencil would be softer than a 4B pencil.
What is the difference between a 2h pencil and a 6b pencil?
Drawing pencils are labeled by hardness and softness. For example - 6H is the hardest (makes the lightest mark), then 4H is a little less hard (makes a slightly darker mark), 2H,etc. HB is in the middle The it goes 2B, 4B, 6B, etc. - the higher number in the B's, the softer it is and the darker the mark it will make.
Could you use a 4B pencil instead of a 6B pencil?
If you want. Pencils with higher numbers such as 6Bs give a darker stroke and are softer. So, if you don't mind using a harder, slightly lighter pencil, then go ahead.
What number is Laurentian pencil crayon colour light brown?
Number 10 is just called "Brown" but it is lighter than number 11 which is called "Chestnut"
What is the tip of the pencil called?
The tip of a pencil is called the nib.
What is the tip of a pencil called?
The tip of a pencil is called the nib.
What is 6b-5a?
6b-5a = 1
What is the answer of 3b 6b?
3b+6b=9b
What is 6b - 4?
6b - 4 = 2
What is the answer to -6b equals 15?
-6b =15 -6b/-6 = 15/-6 b = -2.5
What is the difference of 6b and 6h pencil?
The 'h' and 'b' rating combined with a number refer to the hardness of the graphite in a pencil. h-hard and b-soft. So the higher the number the more hard or soft it is. Hard graphite imparts much lighter marks to paper, while softer graphite makes a much darker mark. So a 6b pencil is very soft and draws quite dark while a 6h pencil is very hard and draws very light marks.
