Shop drafting pencils and leads for technical drawing, engineering, architecture, sketching, drafting, and design applications. From precision mechanical drafting pencils to traditional woodcase drawing pencils, graphite leads, lead holders, sharpeners, and accessories, these tools help create accurate lines, controlled shading, and consistent drawing performance for students and professionals alike.
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2mm Non-Print Purple Leads
Staedtler$12.952mm colored lead for use on paper. 130mm long. Sold 12 leads per plastic tray. -
2mm Professional Lead Holder
Pacific Arc$6.00This lead holder has high-quality stainless steel grip and tip built to last. A firm grip and no-slip lead clutch make clean, precise drawings. This versatile design makes it the best lead holder for artists, engineers, architects,... -
2mm Refill Leads - 3/Pack
Pacific Arc$2.50Pacific Arc 2mm H Lead Refill is a reliable choice for drafting, sketching, writing, and technical work. Made from dense, smooth graphite, these refill leads produce a clean, consistent line with excellent break resistance. Each tube includes three 2mm H... -
5.6mm Art Colors Refill Leads
Pacific Arc$6.50Ideal for sketching and intricate drawings, these 5.6mm lead sets deliver smooth, consistent lines. Offered in a variety of colors and mediums, they provide versatile options for shading and detailing, making them a must-have for artists of all skill... -
5.6mm Black Chalk Artists Lead
Cretacolor$11.10This lead features a 5.6mm diameter and is ideal for sketching and drawing. It can be sharpened to a fine point for detailed work. Use it alone or mix with water and combine with Sanguine, Sepia and other pastel products. It has a medium hardness level... -
5.6mm Charcoal Refill Leads
Pacific Arc$8.30Ideal for sketching and intricate drawings, these 5.6mm lead sets deliver smooth, consistent lines. Offered in a variety of hardness, they provide versatile options for shading and detailing, making them a must-have for artists of all skill levels... -
5.6mm Graphite Lead
Cretacolor$11.10BulletsFeatures: Perfect for covering large areasSmooth StrokesFull pigmentationProfessional qualityUse with a holder to keep your hands clean while creatingAvailable in 2B, 4B, 6B6 Leads per packDescriptionIntended for use by artists and draftsmen... -
5.6mm Graphite Lead Set, 4-Pieces
Art Alternatives$3.90Woodless graphite leads are a favorite for drafting, sketching and designing. This set of graphite leads are for use with the Art Alternatives Clutch pencil; the set includes leads of varying grades, from 2B, 4B and 6B. Experiment with values and tones... -
5.6mm Graphite Refill Leads
Pacific Arc$5.30Ideal for sketching and intricate drawings, these 5.6mm lead sets deliver smooth, consistent lines. Offered in a variety of colors and mediums, they provide versatile options for shading and detailing, making them a must-have for artists of all skill... -
5.6mm Hardtmuth Graphite Leads (4B)
Koh-i-Noor$10.30The Koh-i-Noor Hardtmuth Graphite Leads for Lead Holders are the strongest, blackest, fine-line polymer lead available. Koh-I-Noor - Bringing you the best in professional grade drawing and design.Features: Compatible with an assortment of... -
5.6mm Hardtmuth Mechanical Clutch Lead Holder
Koh-i-Noor$29.80Mechanical propelling pencil with lead diameter 5.6 mm, metal, for common writing and drawing. The lead is moved by pressing the knob in leaned pencil position, which opens the clamp and the lead is slid out. Features:There is a sharpener in the... -
5.6mm Lead Holder
Koh-i-Noor$24.70Modern and edgy! Features a radiant green or yellow aluminum alloy barrel with a bold color coating, a laser engraved logo, and an exposed spring detail mechanism. Features: Precision made with metal barrel and mechanical componentsSharpener is... -
5.6mm Mechanical Hardtmuth Lead Holder
Koh-i-Noor$29.85The Koh-i-Noor Mechanical Drop Clutch Lead Holder with 5.6mm x 80mm Lead, Black with Gold Clip, is precision made with a metal barrel and mechanical components.Features: Precision made with metal barrel and mechanical componentsSharpener is built into... -
5.6mm Metallic Refill Leads
Pacific Arc$6.50Ideal for sketching and intricate drawings, these 5.6mm lead sets deliver smooth, consistent lines. Offered in a variety of colors , they provide versatile options for detailing, making them a must-have for artists of all skill levels.Features: Set of... -
5.6mm Premium Lead Holder
Pacific Arc$8.70HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION - This 5.6mm graphite holder is made of High Quality Acrylic. The construction and heft will withstand any abuse that is thrown its way. This makes it the perfect lead holder for carpentry, drawing, architecture, and many more... -
5.6mm Premium Metal Lead Holder
Pacific Arc$13.90HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION - This 5.6mm graphite holder is made of premium solid stainless steel. The construction and heft will withstand any abuse that is thrown its way. This makes it the perfect lead holder for carpentry, drawing, architecture, and... -
5.6mm Sanguine Dry Artists Lead
Cretacolor$11.10Sanguine Dry Artists Lead is a traditional medium for sketching and drawing. It produces a dry blendable, red/brown, terra-cotta color and has a medium hardness level. It is recommended especially for combining with Pastels and Charcoal.Features: Can be... -
5.6mm Sanguine Oil Artists Lead
Cretacolor$11.10This sanguine oil lead features a 5.6mm diameter and a medium hardness level. It is ideal for sketching and drawing and can be sharpened to a fine point for detailed work. The Sanguine oil color produces a shiny, smudge-proof stroke.Features: Can... -
5.6mm Sepia Dark Artists Lead
Cretacolor$11.10Sepia Dark Artists Lead is a traditional drawing medium and can create beautiful, subtle shades and tones when mixed with Charcoal and Pastel colors. The chalk pastel consistency allows for creating light washes. It is ideal for both sketching and... -
5.6mm Sepia Light Artists Lead
Cretacolor$11.10Sepia Light Artists Lead is a traditional drawing media and can create beautiful, subtle shades and tones when mixed with Charcoal and Pastel colors. The chalk pastel consistency allows for creating light washes. It is ideal for both sketching and...
Types of Drafting Pencils & Leads
Drafting pencils and leads are used for precise line work, sketching, technical drawing, rendering, geometry, and manual drafting. This category includes mechanical drafting pencils, lead holders, woodcase drawing pencils, graphite lead refills, colored drafting pencils, blueprint marking pencils, lead pointers, sharpeners, and pencil accessories for students, artists, architects, engineers, and drafting professionals.
- Mechanical Drafting Pencils: Create consistent line widths for technical drawings, engineering layouts, architectural plans, and detail work
- Lead Holders: Use thicker drafting leads for sketching, shading, layout work, and traditional manual drawing applications
- Woodcase Drawing Pencils: Provide graphite grades for sketching, rendering, drafting, and technical illustration
- Graphite Lead Refills: Replace mechanical pencil and lead holder graphite in different lead sizes and hardness grades
- Blueprint Marking Pencils: Mark blueprints, vellum, tracing paper, drafting film, and other technical drawing media
- Colored Drafting Pencils: Add color coding, layout notes, corrections, emphasis, and illustration detail to drawings and plans
- Lead Pointers & Sharpeners: Maintain clean points for accurate line work, detailed layouts, and consistent drafting performance
- Pencil Accessories: Include pencil lengtheners, replacement erasers, clips, caps, and related accessories for drawing and drafting use
Understanding Lead Sizes & Lead Grades
Lead size and lead hardness both affect how a drafting pencil performs. Fine mechanical pencil leads are useful for precise details, dimension lines, lettering, and technical layouts, while larger leads and lead holders give more flexibility for sketching, shading, layout lines, and heavier drawing work.
Harder graphite grades create lighter, cleaner lines that are useful for construction lines and precision drafting. Softer graphite grades create darker marks and smoother shading, making them helpful for sketching, rendering, and design presentation work.
Choosing the Right Drafting Pencil
When selecting a drafting pencil, consider the lead size, graphite grade, grip style, and type of work being performed. Mechanical drafting pencils are a strong choice when consistent line width is important, while lead holders and woodcase drawing pencils are better suited for users who want more control over point shape, line weight, and shading.
Many architects, engineers, designers, artists, and students keep several pencil types available so they can switch between fine technical lines, darker layout marks, sketching, and finished presentation work.
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Pair drafting pencils and leads with related drafting tools and drawing supplies to create accurate layouts, sketches, technical drawings, and professional drafting projects.
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