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Elevate your drafting precision with our extensive selection of lead refills, essential for mechanical pencils and lead holders used by drafters, architects, and artists alike. From fine lines to bold strokes, find the perfect refill to suit your artistic vision.


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5.6mm Hardtmuth Graphite Leads (4B)
Koh-i-Noor
5.6mm Hardtmuth Graphite Leads (4B)
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Price: $8.50
Retail: $12.80
Item #: 486404B001KZ - See more from Koh-i-Noor

    The 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.

    5.6mm Sanguine Dry Artists Lead
    Cretacolor
    5.6mm Sanguine Dry Artists Lead
    Price: $10.40
    Retail: $14.99
    Item #: CL15-26-212 - See more from Cretacolor

      Sanguine 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.

      5.6mm Sepia Dark Artists Lead
      Cretacolor
      5.6mm Sepia Dark Artists Lead
      Price: $10.40
      Retail: $14.99
      Item #: CL15-26-332 - See more from Cretacolor

        Sepia 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 White Chalk Artists Lead
        Cretacolor
        5.6mm White Chalk Artists Lead
        Price: $10.40
        Retail: $14.99
        Item #: CL15-26-152 - See more from Cretacolor

          This white chalk 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...

          5.6mm Sepia Light Artists Lead
          Cretacolor
          5.6mm Sepia Light Artists Lead
          Price: $10.40
          Retail: $14.99
          Item #: CL15-26-322 - See more from Cretacolor

            Sepia 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...

            Bulk-Pak 2mm (HB) Compass Leads - 144/pk Drafting Supplies, Drafting Pencils and Leads, Compass Lead
            Alvin & Co.
            Bulk-Pak 2mm (HB) Compass Leads - 144/pk
            Price: $10.40
            Retail: $13.99
            Item #: 5144-HB - See more from Alvin & Co.

              A convenient way to refill standard drawing instruments with pre-sharpened chisel points. 2mm in diameter and ¾" long.

              Graphite Lead Set - 6-Colors
              Cretacolor
              Graphite Lead Set - 6-Colors
              Price: $10.40
              Retail: $14.99
              Item #: CL15-26-400 - See more from Cretacolor

                This drawing set includes the standard tools every artist needs. This set of six graphite fine art leads includes one white chalk, one 4B graphite, one black compressed charcoal, one dark brown, one dark sepia and one sanguine lead.

                Various sizes of lead are available for mechanical pencils and lead holders, each serving different purposes based on their diameter and characteristics. Here's an overview of the most common lead sizes and their typical uses:

                1. 0.3mm Lead:

                  • Used for extremely fine and detailed work.
                  • Ideal for intricate technical drawing, drafting, and fine linework.
                  • Commonly preferred by architects, engineers, and artists who require precision.
                2. 0.5mm Lead:

                  • Versatile size suitable for general writing, sketching, and drafting.
                  • Offers a balance between precision and durability.
                  • Widely used in offices, schools, and drafting studios for everyday writing tasks and sketching.
                3. 0.7mm Lead:

                  • Slightly thicker than 0.5mm lead, providing increased durability and boldness.
                  • Suitable for everyday writing, drawing, and drafting where a bolder line is desired.
                  • Commonly used by students, professionals, and artists for a variety of applications.
                4. 0.9mm Lead:

                  • Thicker lead size offering even more durability and boldness.
                  • Ideal for sketching, shading, and drafting where thicker lines are preferred.
                  • Often used in woodworking, carpentry, and industrial design for marking and layout purposes.
                5. 1.3mm Lead:

                  • Even thicker lead size suitable for bold and expressive drawing.
                  • Ideal for sketching, shading, and outlining where bold lines are desired.
                  • Commonly used by artists, illustrators, and designers for expressive artwork and quick sketches.
                6. 2.0mm Lead:

                  • Thickest lead size commonly used in lead holders and mechanical pencils designed for drafting and technical drawing.
                  • Offers excellent durability and boldness for heavy-duty use.
                  • Ideal for architectural drafting, engineering diagrams, and technical illustrations.
                7. 5.6mm Lead:

                  • Extra-large lead size used primarily in lead holders for artistic applications.
                  • Ideal for large-scale drawing, shading, and sketching where bold, expressive lines are desired.
                  • Commonly used by artists, illustrators, and designers for bold artwork and expressive sketches.

                These lead sizes offer a range of options for different drawing and writing tasks, allowing users to choose the size that best suits their needs for precision, durability, and line thickness.