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Drawing pencils range from 9H to 9B, where 9H is the hardest. A common (ie..US #2) pencil is technically an HB pencil. You should probably look for 2H or harder pencil, or 2H lead(graphite) for a lead holder. You can get away with an regular pencil if you use a light touch.
I personally use an architect’s 2mm lead holder (Alvin or Koh-i-noor brand) and have one of those revolving sharpener’s always at the ready. Also, I slowly spin the barrel of the lead holder as I draw to help maintain a sharp point – something I was trained to do from college.
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