graphite pencil
https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtFundamentals/comments/vpqdnh/graphite_pencil/
2022-07-02 12:06
sgdjh
I need an urgent help please. I have an art entrance exam on monday and they told me to use a graphite pencil #1 and #2. My question is, are 1 and 2 the same as F and H in the graphite grading scale? Thanks!
Uncomfortable
2022-07-02 16:12
This subreddit is reserved for those working through the lessons on drawabox.com, as explained here. A question like this would be better suited for /r/learnart instead.
That said, it's a pretty easy answer. A #2 pencil is generally the same as an HB pencil (which is the most common you'll find being used for non-drawing purposes). As to #1, I didn't know off the top of my head, but a bit of googling suggests that it's the same as a B pencil (which is going to have softer lead and make a darker mark without as much pressure).
So, you should be good bringing an HB pencil and a B pencil to your exam.