Pencil projects35similar and lie within a close range. The
fineness and hardness of the line suits
precision drawing, such as architect’s plans
for example. I personally would not use
them to build up tone, because the contrast
you can produce with them is limited.
However, this is a personal opinion. There
are no hard and fast rules in art, and if it
suits your purposes to work tonally with
pencils in this range, then by all means do
so.
Medium: 3H, 2H, H and HB
When you start experimenting you will
notice that the marks are more intense
tonally than was achievable with the
previous set of pencils. You can still make
very precise lines, but at the same time
clearly develop the weight of the mark, and
bring more expression and life to what you
are doing. These are ideal implements for
putting down your first thoughts and making
subconscious ‘doodles’.