Faber-Castell Pitt Graphite Matt Review

   I recently bought myself a set of the Faber-Castell Pitt Graphite Matt  pencils. Having tried other matte graphite (and carbon) pencils, such as the Staedtler Mars Lumograph Black and the Blackwing Matte Pencils, I was eager to try these to see how they differed!

 

    What an interesting pencil! I was pleasantly surprised that these didn't feel like a carbon pencil like the other two pencil brands that I have tried. Usually when a company claims that something is a matte graphite there is typically a lot of added carbon, giving the pencil more of a charcoal like feel. These didn't seem to have that same feeling.

 

    That being said, they did feel different than regular graphite. They did not feel as smooth or slick. This is not a good or bad thing, just an observation. They also had some odd crumbs that were difficult to remove without an eraser, but they were not too much of a hindrance overall. They were darker and less shiny than regular graphite and did not need as many layers to achieve the desired value.

 

 So, let's talk about the highlights of this review:

* All-inclusive set: I bought the set of 11, which comes with 8 pencils, plus a sharpener, an eraser, and a blending stump.

*The range is amazing, in this set the 8 pencils range all the way up to a 14B, which is a world first. The set includes HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B, 10B, 12B, and 14B. I was able to get a full range of values with this set!

*Available in sets and open stock.

*Definitely a more matte and flatter black than regular graphite but not as matte as carbon pencils. Easy to photograph and scan without interference of graphite sheen. 

*These were perfect for a dramatic landscape drawing!

To see my full review, please watch the video below!!

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