Faber-Castell Sketch Kit - 6 Pieces

When starting out, the challenge isn't drawing: it's knowing which materials to begin with. This 6-piece set answers that question perfectly. Instead of stacking identical pencils, it brings together 4 families of different mediums, chosen to complement each other and work together on the same drawing.

Kit Composition (6 pieces):

• 1 Goldfaber 2B Graphite Pencil: the foundation. For layout, sketching, and gray values.
• 1 Pitt Oil Base Pencil (medium): oily lead, dense and matte line, no shine. For sharp outlines and dark accents.
• 3 Pitt Pastel Pencils: white, sanguine, and sepia: the classic monochrome palette for portraits. Sanguine for skin tones, sepia for warm shadows, white for highlights.
• 1 Paper Stump: to blend values and create clean gradients without marking the paper with fingers.

What is the difference between the graphite pencil and the Pitt Oil Base pencil?
Graphite gives a gray that can slightly shine in pressed areas and erases easily. The Oil Base has an oily lead: denser, more matte, and more definitive—ideal for outlines and blacks.

What is the white pastel pencil used for?
To apply highlights: reflections in an eye, the bridge of a nose, shine on a lip. It adds dimension to a drawing. It works especially well on toned paper.

What is the paper stump used for?
To blend lines for smooth gradients. Fingers leave oil on the paper: the stump avoids this problem and allows for precise work in specific areas.