The Faber-Castell Castell 9000 is an iconic, professional-grade graphite pencil first launched in 1905. Renowned for its finely ground graphite and clay core, it features a signature green water-based varnish and is available in 16 distinct degrees of hardness, making it a favorite among artists and illustrators worldwide.
Key Features
- SV Bonding: The graphite lead is fully bonded with the wood surround using a special process, making it highly break-resistant and long-lasting.
- Superior Lead Quality: Made from finely milled graphite and clay, offering a smooth, never-scratchy laydown.
- Eco-Friendly: Crafted with wood from sustainably managed forests and coated with an environmentally safe, water-based varnish.
- Classic Hexagonal Barrel: Designed to provide a comfortable grip and prevent the pencil from rolling off flat surfaces.
Hardness Grades
- The Castell 9000 is available in 16 finely graduated degrees, allowing you to achieve everything from the deepest, darkest blacks to the crispest, lightest lines:
- Dark & Soft (B to 8B): Ideal for blending, shading, and expressive artistic sketches.
- Medium (HB to F): Ideal for everyday writing, tracing, and basic layouts.
- Light & Hard (H to 6H): Ideal for technical drawings, precise outlines, and demanding studies.
















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