What Kinds Of Pencils?

[DamnedRivers]

I don't draw much other than making my fantasy maps so I was wondering if more seasoned artists could post their opinions on what kinds of pencils they like. I recently bought a starter pack of charcoal pencils and I really enjoy the way they write, but they're a little too thick to get the finer details. Thank you!

[Tiana]

I almost never use traditional art, but when I do and I'm using pencils and need fine detail, I use a mechanical pencil.

[MistyBeee]

It's always a good idea to have a panel of regular pencils about different hardness : a hard 2H for a light sketch, medium HB for first details, soft 2B and 4B for shading and texturing are those I use the most. The advantage it that you can make the tip very sharp (well, less with 6B or 8B) with a knife or a regular sharpener. In my opinion, charcoals are less adapted for maps who requires a high detailing level, but are incredibly expressive for quick sketches like landscapes or portraits