Prismacolor Premier Graphite Drawing Pencils 18-Piece Set — 6H–8B Grades, Water-Soluble Ebony & Accessories

Prismacolor Premier Graphite Drawing Pencils 18-piece set is a complete artist kit of graded, woodless, and water-soluble graphite pencils with erasers, sharpener and sanding board for professional-quality sketching and tonal work.

Whether you sketch portraits, build dramatic shading, or lay down expressive textures, this Prismacolor kit gathers a broad tonal range and specialty tools to expand your graphite toolkit. The set combines seven classic drawing pencils, four woodless graphite sticks for fast coverage, and three water-soluble ebony pencils for rich darks and wash effects. Included accessories — a kneaded eraser, Magic Rub vinyl eraser, steel sharpener and sanding board — let you refine points and control highlights and smudging without hunting for extra supplies.

How does this set help me create deep shadows and smooth midtones?

The kit offers multiple lead grades from 6H to 8B, so you can build subtle midtones and punchy, dense blacks in the same drawing. Water-soluble ebony pencils intensify darks when left dry or blended with water for a transparent wash.

• Seven graded Prismacolor drawing pencils (8B to 6H) for precise tonal progression
• Three water-soluble ebony pencils (HB, 4B, 8B) for richer darks and wash options
• Silky-smooth laydown that blends cleanly for gradual transitions

What advantages do the woodless graphite pencils offer?

Woodless graphite pencils are solid graphite through and through, giving you a wider, uninterrupted surface for shading or a fine sharpened edge for detail. They’re designed for fast area coverage and consistent pressure response without the interruption of a wood casing.

• Four woodless graphite pencils (2B, 4B, 6B, 8B) for broad strokes or refined tips
• Use blunt for even tone or sharpen for tight edges and contrast
• Durable cores resist breaking, enabling energetic mark-making

Which tools are included to maintain points and lift highlights?

The set contains both a steel sharpener and a sanding board so you can form long, delicate points or textures. Two erasers—kneaded and a Magic Rub vinyl—give you versatile ways to lift graphite, shape highlights, and correct details without damaging paper.

• Steel pencil sharpener for crisp detailed points
• Sanding board to create powdered graphite and custom nibs
• Kneaded eraser molds to precise highlight areas; Magic Rub removes surface graphite delicately

How do I use the water-soluble pencils for washes and mixed media?

Draw with the water-soluble ebony pencils and then apply a damp brush to activate pigment for transparent washes or atmospheric gradients. They blend well with dry graphite layers and are useful for quick tonal backgrounds or subtle atmospheric effects.

• Lay down marks dry, then soften with a wet brush for wash effects
• Combine with dry graphite to deepen shadows without losing texture
• Ideal for mixed-media sketches when paired with paper that tolerates light water

Who is this for? Artists, illustrators and adult coloring enthusiasts who want a single compact kit that covers fine detail, broad shading and experimental washes will appreciate this Prismacolor Premier graphite set. It suits students learning tonal control, professionals refining value studies, and hobbyists exploring advanced graphite techniques. The organized selection of graded, woodless and water-soluble pencils plus erasers and sharpening tools makes it a practical grab-and-go solution for studio work, plein air sketches, and detailed finished pieces.