This Faber-Castell Grip 2001 pencil has a hardness of 2B (soft). This makes the pencil suitable for sketching and drawing. Grip pencils have a patented soft-grip zone that prevents fingers from slipping. Ideal for prolonged drawing. Thanks to the ergonomic triangular shape of Grip pencils, your fingers do not get tired. The pencil has a shatterproof lead and the wood comes from sustainably managed forests.