Create bold sketches, dramatic shadows, and expressive drawings with the Prismacolor Scholar Ebony Pencil. Known for its exceptionally dark graphite core, the Ebony Pencil produces rich black values that help artwork stand out with greater depth and contrast than traditional graphite pencils.
The smooth, velvety core glides effortlessly across the page, making it ideal for sketching, portraiture, figure drawing, illustration, and value studies. Artists appreciate its ability to create deep shadows while maintaining excellent control for detailed line work and rendering.
Whether you're developing quick sketches or creating finished artwork, the Ebony Pencil offers the perfect balance of darkness, smoothness, and precision.
Features
- Extra-dark ebony graphite core
- Rich, velvety smooth laydown
- Creates deep blacks and strong contrast
- Excellent for shading and tonal studies
- Sharpens to a fine point for detail work
- Core resists cracking and breakage
- Ideal for artists, students, and illustrators
Ideal For
- Sketching
- Portrait drawing
- Figure drawing
- Illustration
- Value studies
- Landscapes
- Mixed media artwork
- Classroom and studio use
Why Artists Love Ebony Pencils
The Ebony Pencil has earned a reputation as one of the most popular dark graphite pencils available. It creates darker values than many traditional graphite pencils while remaining smooth, controllable, and easy to blend.
Perfect for:
- Dramatic shadows
- Expressive line work
- High-contrast drawings
- Quick sketches
- Finished renderings
Artist Tip
Use an Ebony Pencil alongside traditional graphite grades such as HB, 2B, and 4B to achieve a wider range of values and richer dark accents in your drawings.
