why are these called soft grade?

Drawing pencils are graded according to hardness or softness of the graphite. Hard pencils will draw a thin hard line while soft pencils permit shading and softer lines. "Hard" pencils are graded from up from H so that H is hard, H-2 is harder, etc. Soft pencils are graded up from B so that B is soft, B-2 is softer, etc. An HB pencil is in the middle point, and your everyday yellow No. 2 pencil is usually HB, as is the "lead" in most mechanical pencils. This a Soft set ranging all the way out to B-9. I believe Prismacolor sells a hard set as well. I find B-6 to be my go-to soft pencil. These are lovely pencils, by the way.

Are these the pencils that the graphite doesn't rub off on your hands and clothes?

If you don't want the graphite on your finished work to smear, spray with a light coating of Workable Fixatif, which is designed for just this purpose.

Would you recommend using these for sketching on canvas before using acrylic paint? I realize regular graphite pencils are not the best

I would never put graphite on canvas before acrylic. I tried to draw graphite on canvas and I made a big mess. Graphite and acrylic muddy each other, graphite turns black and gray mixed with acrylic because acrylic is water based.

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Prismacolor - Premier Turquoise Soft Grade Graphite Pencils,Art Pencils,(1-Pack of 12)

Prismacolor - Premier Turquoise Soft Grade Graphite Pencils,Art Pencils,(1-Pack of 12)

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Age Range (Description)
Adult
Brand
Prismacolor
Color
Black
Ink Color
Turquoise
Writing Instrument Form
Graphite

🎨Full range 9B to H for shading & detail

🖤Smooth, pre-sharpened turquoise core

✏️12 soft-grade graphite pencils

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Description

✏️ Elevate your sketches with the ultimate graphite arsenal!

READY TO CREATE - Pre-sharpened for instant use—no downtime, just pure flow.
SLEEK TURQUOISE CORE - Distinctive pigment-infused core for smooth, vibrant strokes that stand out.
ERGONOMIC ROUND DESIGN - Comfortable grip for long creative sessions without fatigue.
COMPLETE ARTISTIC SPECTRUM - From ultra-soft 9B to firm H, master every shade and texture.
TRUSTED PROFESSIONAL BRAND - Prismacolor quality ensures consistent, rich graphite laydown.

Prismacolor Premier Turquoise Soft Grade Graphite Pencils offer a professional 12-pack range from 9B to H, featuring pre-sharpened, smooth turquoise cores in a comfortable round design. Ideal for artists seeking precision, rich shading, and effortless creativity in every stroke.

Specifications

ASIN	B0038D8JQ8
Additional Features	Pre-Sharpened
Age Range (Description)	Adult
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#176,780 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #719 in Drawing Pencils
Body Shape	Round
Brand	Prismacolor
Brand Name	Prismacolor
Color	Black
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 468 Reviews
Drill Point	Fine
Grip Type	Smooth
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Hardness	B
Included Components	12 Prismacolor - Premier Turquoise Soft Grade Graphite Pencils
Ink Base	Pigment
Ink Color	Turquoise
Item Dimensions	8.12 x 4.6 x 0.5 inches
Item Type Name	1
Item Weight	5.6 ounces
Line Size	0.7mm
Manufacturer	Prismacolor
Material	Graphite
Material Type	Graphite
Model Name	1
Model Number	SN24191
Pattern	Solid
Recommended Uses For Product	Home, School
Style	Modern
Theme	Art
UPC	070735241917
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	As labelled.
Writing Instrument Form	Graphite Pencil
Writing Technique	pencil lead

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