Arrtx sketching pencils review
Arrtx Sketching Pencils Set, US$9.99/CAD$11.99

Are you looking for a new set of sketching pencils? Read on for my review of Arrtx Sketching Pencils set. At the time of this review, you can use a $3 coupon, which makes this set such a steal!

The Pencils

Arrtx sketching drawing pencils review
The pencils come unsharpened.

There are 14 pencils in this set, ranging from 4H to 8B.

First of all, H stands for hardness, so the higher the number, the harder the lead, but lighter in value. Secondly, B stands for black; the higher the number, the darker the value. Lastly, F stands for firm, with its lead between H and B. So from 4H to 8B you go from hardest and lightest to softest and darkest.

By the way, the pencils come unsharpened. I sharpened mine with my trusty Dahlee 133, which is the best manual pencil sharpener I swear by.

Features of the Arrtx Sketching Pencils

  • Sustainable wood
  • break-resistant graphite core
  • smooth lay down
  • hexagon barrels
  • colourful barrels make it easy to differentiate the pencils
  • Pencil number is clearly printed on the side of each pencil and also on end cap

Swatches

Arrtx sketching pencils review
Arrtx 4H to 8B sketching pencils swatches

Upon swatching, I felt that smooth lay down is true to claim. Moreover, the B pencils are very pigmented, whereas the H and F pencils are the right amount of firmness according to their level. Furthermore, I love that the pencils have hexagon shapes, so they don’t roll off my desk.

IU Pencil Portrait with Arrtx Sketching Pencils

Arrtx sketching pencils review
Portrait of IU drawn with Arrtx Sketching Pencils

For this review, I used all the Arrtx sketching pencils in the set and did a portrait of IU (Lee Ji-eun). I had no trouble getting good shading with the B pencils and putting in fine details with the H pencils. The H pencils, for example, are especially good for doing the loose strands of hair and bangs.

By the way, I used Canson XL Bristol Vellum paper which isn’t very toothy, but the pencils still worked very well on it.

IU pencil drawing
IU portrait with Arrtx Sketching Pencils

Overall Review of Arrtx Sketching Pencils

Using Arrtx Sketching Pencils on the sketchbook
Using Arrtx Sketching Pencils on the sketchbook

Arrtx is on a roll! I have enjoyed their other art supplies and these pencils as well. These are good pencils and even better considering how affordable they are. More remarkably, the B pencils, while softer, still have a durable core that doesn’t break. I experienced no breakage even with repeated sharpening. The H pencils are firm and great for details, and the F pencil works as it claims as well.

Where to Buy

Amazon US / CA (PST): https://amzn.to/3ockCKt

Amazon CA (PST):https://bit.ly/42WP2Q8

Amazon UK (GMT): https://amzn.to/3nWyatE

Amazon DE: https://amzn.to/3BGXiYH

Amazon FR: https://amzn.to/3WlDFi8

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Disclaimer: This product is sent to me for review purposes only. All my opinions are my own. The links provided are non-affiliate links for your convenience; I do not make commissions from your purchases.

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