This Faber-Castell Grip 2001 pencil has a hardness of B (medium-soft). Grip pencils have a patented soft-grip zone that prevents fingers from slipping. Ideal for prolonged sketching or 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. The pencil is equipped with an eraser.