08-03-2012, 02:42 PM
I use paper mate. I prefer thin ones though with needle tip points once sharpened. But when us sketching normal pencils that I sharpen this way, I use a 6h(because I'm highly schematic 
) and then switch to an h or hb. I don't like using thicker pencils because they're dirty for me. However if you want something that's incredibly versatile once sharpened properly (and it can take like 15-30 minutes to do so!) Get a conte pencil, they run for about 2.50 USD, but be careful not to drop because it'll crack down the center and the whole pencil is then shot. It goes from the thickest of thick to the skinniest and finest line possible all from the same tip, but it must be sharpened and held properly (it's a whole process I'll explain better if you want I'll pm it to you just ask).
) and then switch to an h or hb. I don't like using thicker pencils because they're dirty for me. However if you want something that's incredibly versatile once sharpened properly (and it can take like 15-30 minutes to do so!) Get a conte pencil, they run for about 2.50 USD, but be careful not to drop because it'll crack down the center and the whole pencil is then shot. It goes from the thickest of thick to the skinniest and finest line possible all from the same tip, but it must be sharpened and held properly (it's a whole process I'll explain better if you want I'll pm it to you just ask).