Staedtler Mars Lumograph 12B box of 12 in the current Artist Series design, blue box with a pencil-drawn city scene and the 12B degree shown on the front
A single blue Mars Lumograph pencil shown on a diagonal, black end cap printed with the 12B degree and white STAEDTLER lettering on the barrel
Side view of a Mars Lumograph 12B pencil showing the full blue hexagonal barrel, Made in Germany print and black end cap
Close-up of a sharpened Mars Lumograph 12B point drawing a graphite line on white paper
Earlier Staedtler degree chart with graphite swatches for all 24 Mars Lumograph degrees from 12B to 10H
Earlier Staedtler photo of a hand drawing curved architectural shapes in graphite with a blue Mars Lumograph pencil
Artist shading a pencil portrait of a woman in a sketchbook with a blue Mars Lumograph pencil, range photo from Staedtler
Staedtler Made in Germany pictogram, a black red and gold tick above the words MADE IN GERMANY on a blue square
Staedtler Mars Lumograph 12B box of 12 in the current Artist Series design, blue box with a pencil-drawn city scene and the 12B degree shown on the front
A single blue Mars Lumograph pencil shown on a diagonal, black end cap printed with the 12B degree and white STAEDTLER lettering on the barrel
Side view of a Mars Lumograph 12B pencil showing the full blue hexagonal barrel, Made in Germany print and black end cap
Close-up of a sharpened Mars Lumograph 12B point drawing a graphite line on white paper
Earlier Staedtler degree chart with graphite swatches for all 24 Mars Lumograph degrees from 12B to 10H
Earlier Staedtler photo of a hand drawing curved architectural shapes in graphite with a blue Mars Lumograph pencil
Artist shading a pencil portrait of a woman in a sketchbook with a blue Mars Lumograph pencil, range photo from Staedtler
Staedtler Made in Germany pictogram, a black red and gold tick above the words MADE IN GERMANY on a blue square
Staedtler Mars Lumograph 12B box of 12 in the current Artist Series design, blue box with a pencil-drawn city scene and the 12B degree shown on the front
A single blue Mars Lumograph pencil shown on a diagonal, black end cap printed with the 12B degree and white STAEDTLER lettering on the barrel
Side view of a Mars Lumograph 12B pencil showing the full blue hexagonal barrel, Made in Germany print and black end cap
Close-up of a sharpened Mars Lumograph 12B point drawing a graphite line on white paper
Earlier Staedtler degree chart with graphite swatches for all 24 Mars Lumograph degrees from 12B to 10H
Earlier Staedtler photo of a hand drawing curved architectural shapes in graphite with a blue Mars Lumograph pencil
Artist shading a pencil portrait of a woman in a sketchbook with a blue Mars Lumograph pencil, range photo from Staedtler
Staedtler Made in Germany pictogram, a black red and gold tick above the words MADE IN GERMANY on a blue square
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Staedtler Mars Lumograph Graphite Pencils 12B Box 12 100-12B

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SKU: SR100-12B

UPC: 4007817048665

MPN: 100-12B

The Softest Lumograph Grade For Deep, Dark Tone

Staedtler Mars Lumograph 100-12B is the very soft end of the 24-degree Lumograph scale, supplied here as a box of 12 pencils.

Of the 24 Mars Lumograph degrees, which run from 12B down to 10H, 12B puts the most graphite onto the page with each pass. Artists reach for it to block in shadow, push the darkest values in a portrait or landscape, and build velvety backgrounds that harder grades only reach with heavy pressure.

Staedtler give the 12B a thicker lead than any other degree in the range, approximately 4.5 mm, so the point has support despite the softness. They describe the graphite as finely graded for smooth tonal change with a subtle metallic lustre, and say the lead holds up well while it is sharpened and while you draw.

Very soft graphite smudges readily, which helps when blending with a stump but means finished work wants a cover sheet. When the point wears down, Staedtler point to the 511 001 tub or the compact 510 10 in metal, and for lifting highlights the Mars plastic 526 50. The pencils are made in Germany, according to Staedtler.

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Often ordered together

  • Box of 12 Mars Lumograph pencils, all 12B
  • Softest of the 24 Lumograph degrees (12B to 10H)
  • Lead approx. 4.5 mm, the thickest in the range per Staedtler
  • Graphite graded for smooth shifts in tone
  • Lead built to survive sharpening, Staedtler say
  • German manufacture stated by Staedtler
  • Deep shadows in portrait and figure drawing
  • Blocking in dark values before detailing
  • Blended backgrounds with a paper stump
  • Tonal studies in art school
  • Sketchbook value scales

Shipping

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Delivery Times

Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide — 1 to 3 business days
Perth — 1 to 5 business days
Regional & Outer Areas — 3 to 7 business days

Returns

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Specifications

Brand: Staedtler

MPN: 100-12B

Mega Code: SR100-12B

Range: Mars Lumograph 100 drawing pencil

Degree: 12B

Lead Diameter: Approx. 4.5 mm

Contents: 12 pencils, all 12B

Recommended Sharpeners: Staedtler 511 001 tub or 510 10 metal

Recommended Eraser: Staedtler Mars plastic 526 50

Country of Manufacture: Germany, as stated by Staedtler

Staedtler Australia Unit: 12 pieces, minimum order 12

Pack Size: 12

Unit: Box

EAN (box of 12): 4007817048665

Primary Distribution Centre

Factory 5, 12 Greenway Drive
Tweed Heads South NSW 2486

ABN 18 634 002 609

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FAQs

A box of 12 Staedtler Mars Lumograph pencils, every one graded 12B.
Both are soft, but 12B sits four steps further along the B side and lays down noticeably more graphite. 8B is still a strong shading grade if 12B feels too smudgy.
Staedtler size the lead to the degree. The 12B is about 4.5 mm across, which gives the soft graphite more support so the point is less likely to crumble.
Not really. It smudges easily and wears down quickly. For notes and forms, HB or B from the same range are more practical.
Rest your hand on a scrap sheet while you work and store finished pieces with paper over them. A fixative spray is an option for artwork you want to keep.

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