CASTELL 9000 PENCIL 3B

Castell 9000 Graphite Pencil 3B – by Faber-Castell (FC119003)

Slide into silky-soft shading and expressive sketching with the Castell 9000 3B — a long-time favorite for artists, illustrators, and pencil lovers of all kinds! With a core that’s darker and softer than 2B, this pencil is perfect for rich lines, velvety shading, and those dramatic flourishes that make your work pop. Introduced back in 1905, the Castell 9000 line remains a graphite gold standard — and the 3B is one smooth talker. 💬✏️

🖤 Features:

• 3B hardness: softer and darker than 2B, great for smooth, bold strokes

• SV-bonded core keeps the lead strong and resists breakage

• Finely blended graphite & clay for a buttery, skip-free drawing experience

• Comfortable hexagonal barrel for maximum grip and flow

• Eco Pencil certified: sustainably sourced wood + water-based varnish 🌱

• Proudly made in Germany with over 260 years of pencil-making mastery 🇩🇪

🎨 Ideal For:

• Deep sketching, figure drawing, and quick expressive lines

• Building contrast and tonal value in layered work

• Artists who like a bit more softness without going too dark

• That “just right” middle ground between structure and mood

Final Note:
The Castell 9000 3B is that sweet spot pencil — bold but not bossy, smooth but not slippery, and totally ready for whatever your sketchbook throws its way. This one’s a keeper. 🖌️💚💫