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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Mars Lumograph 24-Pencil Sketch Set
Staedtler$36.50Premium-quality pencils for writing, drafting, drawing, and sketching on paper and matte drafting film. The wide range of degrees makes Lumograph the ideal tool for drafters, artists and graphic designers.Features: Premium-quality drafting/drawing... -
Mars Lumograph 6-Pencil Sketch Set
Staedtler$10.90Premium quality pencil for writing, drafting, drawing, and sketching on paper and matte drafting film. The wide range of degrees makes Lumograph the ideal tool for artists and graphic designers. Features: Metal tin containing 6 pencils, soft... -
Mars Lumograph Black 100B Drawing Pencils
Staedtler$1.75 - $1.80This premium-quality artists pencil has special lead formulation containing a high proportion of carbon for matt, jet black results. It is particularly suitable for drawing and hatching as well as for expressive sketches and... -
Mars Technico 2mm 780 C Leadholder
Staedtler$10.40A great lead holder for drawing, sketching and writing with 2 mm leads.Features:Metal clip, push-button and grip zone. Lead pointer integrated in push-button. Integrated lead pointer: Simply remove the push-button, insert the lead into the metal opening... -
Mars Technico 788 C Leadholder
Staedtler$7.20A great lead holder for drawing, sketching and writing with 2 mm leads.Features: Leadholder for drawing, sketching and writingPlastic grip zone For use with 2 mm leads With metal clip Comes with one HB lead Made in Germany -
Mega Duo Pencil Sharpener
Cretacolor$4.90The Cretacolor Mega Duo Sharpener is a double-hole sharpener that is compatible with both traditional and jumbo-sized pencils and colored pencils. A portable, convenient artist's tool, it sharpens pencils with diameters up to 10 mm, and collects the... -
Mephisto V1 Mechanical Pencils
Koh-i-Noor$6.50These Koh-I-Noor old-style Mephisto mechanical pencils are available in three stylish colors. The Koh-I-Noor Mephisto has a rubber grip and eraser under the metal cap. Features: Available in 0.5mm, 0.7mm, or 0.9mm tip sizesRubber... -
Miniature Lead Pointer
Pacific Arc$0.50Small, light, and efficient: puts a point on any 2mm lead with ease.Features: Sharpen lead with ease.Small, compact travel sizeAvailable in a variety of colors. NO COLOR CHOICE -
Non-Photo Blue Col-Erase Pencil
Prismacolor$1.15The Col-Erase Colored Pencil in Non-Photo Blue is a specialized drawing tool designed for artists, illustrators, and drafters. This pencil features a unique non-photo blue lead that does not reproduce well when scanned or photocopied, making it ideal for... -
Non-Photo Blue Pencil
Staedtler$1.98Non-Photo blue will not appear when photocopied or reproduced. -
Orenz 1-Click Mechanical Pencil
Pentel$6.55Click only once to extend the unique Super Sliding Sleeve and keep writing until the sleeve fully retracts then click only once again.Features: Click only once to extend the unique Super Sliding Sleeve and keep writing until the sleeve fully... -
Premier Assorted Colored Pencil Sets
Prismacolor$18.60 - $221.50These premium colored pencils have soft, thick leads, unmatched in brilliance, point strength and blending quality. They offer smooth, versatile coverage that can be vivid and intense in one stroke and subtle and soft in the next. The set features... -
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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.
Complete Your Drafting Workspace
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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