Current Staedtler Artist Series box of 12 Mars Lumograph 5B pencils, dark blue with a pencil-drawn cityscape, an orange roundel and the 5B swatch at the base
One blue Mars Lumograph 5B pencil lying diagonally with a sharpened point, black end cap printed 5B and silver STAEDTLER lettering on the barrel
Full-length side view of a Mars Lumograph 5B pencil, blue hexagonal barrel with the range name and a black 5B end cap
Close-up of a sharpened Mars Lumograph 5B tip drawing a soft dark graphite line on white paper
Earlier Staedtler packaging: white Mars Lumograph box of 12 with an architectural sketch, a blue pencil down the front and 5B in a dark circle
Staedtler chart of graphite swatches showing all 24 Mars Lumograph degrees, from the darkest 12B at top left to the palest 10H
Staedtler range photo of an artist shading a pencil portrait in a sketchbook with a blue Mars Lumograph pencil
Current Staedtler Artist Series box of 12 Mars Lumograph 5B pencils, dark blue with a pencil-drawn cityscape, an orange roundel and the 5B swatch at the base
One blue Mars Lumograph 5B pencil lying diagonally with a sharpened point, black end cap printed 5B and silver STAEDTLER lettering on the barrel
Full-length side view of a Mars Lumograph 5B pencil, blue hexagonal barrel with the range name and a black 5B end cap
Close-up of a sharpened Mars Lumograph 5B tip drawing a soft dark graphite line on white paper
Earlier Staedtler packaging: white Mars Lumograph box of 12 with an architectural sketch, a blue pencil down the front and 5B in a dark circle
Staedtler chart of graphite swatches showing all 24 Mars Lumograph degrees, from the darkest 12B at top left to the palest 10H
Staedtler range photo of an artist shading a pencil portrait in a sketchbook with a blue Mars Lumograph pencil
Current Staedtler Artist Series box of 12 Mars Lumograph 5B pencils, dark blue with a pencil-drawn cityscape, an orange roundel and the 5B swatch at the base
One blue Mars Lumograph 5B pencil lying diagonally with a sharpened point, black end cap printed 5B and silver STAEDTLER lettering on the barrel
Full-length side view of a Mars Lumograph 5B pencil, blue hexagonal barrel with the range name and a black 5B end cap
Close-up of a sharpened Mars Lumograph 5B tip drawing a soft dark graphite line on white paper
Earlier Staedtler packaging: white Mars Lumograph box of 12 with an architectural sketch, a blue pencil down the front and 5B in a dark circle
Staedtler chart of graphite swatches showing all 24 Mars Lumograph degrees, from the darkest 12B at top left to the palest 10H
Staedtler range photo of an artist shading a pencil portrait in a sketchbook with a blue Mars Lumograph pencil
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Staedtler Mars Lumograph Pencils 5B Box 12 100-5B

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SKU: SR100-5B

UPC: 4007817104057

MPN: 100-5B

Bold, Velvety Darks From The 5B Grade

This is a box of 12 Staedtler Mars Lumograph 100-5B pencils, a very soft degree for expressive sketching and generous shading.

5B gives a loose, painterly mark. It suits quick gestural figure work, dramatic chiaroscuro, rough thumbnails and any drawing where you want rich darks from relaxed pressure. Because so much graphite comes off, it also blends readily with a finger, tissue or paper stump.

It is the softest degree with the approximately 2.5 mm lead; from 6B upward Staedtler move to a thicker core. The Lumograph line is described as giving smooth tonal transitions with a subtle metallic lustre and good resistance to breakage.

Work over a slip sheet to protect finished areas, since soft graphite travels. Staedtler state the 5B is made in Germany, and suggest the 511 001 tub sharpener or 510 10 for re-pointing.

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Often ordered together

  • 12 Mars Lumograph pencils in 5B per box
  • Very soft, painterly mark
  • Blends easily with a stump or tissue
  • Approx. 2.5 mm lead, says Staedtler
  • Smooth transitions between light and dark
  • Made in Germany according to Staedtler
  • Gestural figure sketching
  • High-contrast chiaroscuro studies
  • Thumbnail and composition roughs
  • Blended tonal backgrounds
  • Life drawing sessions

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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

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Specifications

Brand: Staedtler

MPN: 100-5B

Mega Code: SR100-5B

Range: Mars Lumograph 100 drawing pencil

Degree: 5B

Lead Diameter: Approx. 2.5 mm

Contents: 12 pencils, all 5B

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: 4007817104057

Primary Distribution Centre

Factory 5, 12 Greenway Drive
Tweed Heads South NSW 2486

ABN 18 634 002 609

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FAQs

Twelve Mars Lumograph 5B pencils packed in one Staedtler box.
5B is one step softer and darker than 4B and one step firmer than 6B. It keeps the 2.5 mm lead size of 4B, while 6B moves up to a thicker lead.
Yes, more than the mid grades. That helps blending, but rest your hand on spare paper and cover finished drawings.
Not ideal. Use 5B for broad tone and switch to HB, F or an H grade for small, sharp detail.

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