The back of this pencils reads: "For Re-touching & Special Drawing." Though that sounds unnecessarily specific, this pencil is actually a really solid choice for drawing and also makes a great darker writing pencil.
It's made by Kita-boshi, a small family owned pencil company in Japan. Kita-boshi is not only known for their pencils but also for recycling the by-products of pencil making for other innovative products and for their commitment to sustainability and education.
Made in Japan
Grade: #1/B, runs a little bit soft
Measures 7" long
Sold individually
Hexagonal barrel, normal diameter