[Welshman]

I’m very new to drawing . I’m into my 60s but I want to give this a shot. I have a lot of different graphite pencils but was thinking of getting some Mexicali ones as well. They all seemed to be marked a mm size instead of 2B4B etc. Is there any relation to these 2 ways
Thanks in advance

 

[3Eggs]

Real drawing pencils and leads are designated by lead hardness/softness (H,F,B,2B,.....6B, etc.) If you're serious about drawing , get and use only pencils or leads that have hardness/softness designations.

 

[Kenny]

I use Staedtler mechanical lead holders and Staedtler leads they seem to be the best to me...also a few other 'specialized' wooden pencils.

 

[prburkhardt]

I use 5 and 7mm Pentel P205 for everything and charcoal to shade.