--- product_id: 76029543 title: "Faber-Castell Castell 9000 Graphite Pencil - 5B" brand: "faber-castell" price: "R177" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Faber Castell" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/76029543-faber-castell-castell-9000-graphite-pencil-5b store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Effortless sharpening guaranteed 5B ultra-soft graphite core SV bonding for breakage resistance Faber-Castell Castell 9000 Graphite Pencil - 5B **Brand:** faber-castell **Price:** R177 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✏️ Elevate your sketches with the pencil that professionals swear by! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Faber-Castell Castell 9000 Graphite Pencil - 5B by faber-castell - **How much does it cost?** R177 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/76029543-faber-castell-castell-9000-graphite-pencil-5b) ## Best For - faber-castell enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted faber-castell brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Durability Meets Precision:** Special SV bonding process ensures your pencil lead resists breakage—even under pressure or accidental drops. - • **Iconic German Craftsmanship:** Faber-Castell’s heritage guarantees premium quality materials and precision manufacturing trusted by artists worldwide. - • **Unmatched Graphite Softness:** 5B grade delivers rich, velvety lines perfect for expressive sketches and detailed shading. - • **Smooth, Smudge-Resistant Finish:** Water-based varnish coating offers a sleek grip and prevents smudging, keeping your work clean and professional. - • **Effortless Sharpening Every Time:** Engineered for easy sharpening, so you spend more time creating and less time prepping. ## Overview The Faber-Castell Castell 9000 5B graphite pencil combines ultra-soft, richly pigmented graphite with a patented SV bonding process for exceptional breakage resistance. Coated in a smooth water-based varnish, it offers a comfortable grip and smudge-resistant finish. Designed for effortless sharpening and crafted in Germany, this pencil is a top-tier choice for artists and professionals seeking precision and durability in every stroke. ## Description Top quality graphite pencils for writing, drawing and sketching coated with water-based varnish. Breakage-resistant thanks to special (SV) bonding process. Guaranteed easy to sharpen. Bar code on each pencil. Available in 16 degrees of hardness. Review: Good - Nice and smooth Review: Good pencils (grade: B) for artists and for technical work - It is a very well built pencil, and the varnish quality and gold-stamping quality is very good (it does fade after time). The pencils were purchased at a reasonable price, and not necessarily at the current price shown. The pencils are made in Germany (It says so on one side of the pencils). The lead won't break easily if you drop it (SV bonding process). Quality-wise this pencil seems to be on par with the Staedtler Mars Lumograph. The B pencil writes more like an HB, but the graphite core is quite strong. Four stars because it's quite expensive compared to Apsara pencils which do the same job almost equally well (although varnish quality is not up to the mark). ## Features - Top quality graphite pencils for writing, drawing and sketching coated with water-based varnish - Breakage-resistant thanks to special (SV) bonding process - Guaranteed easy to sharpen ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000KJOL3S | | Age Range (Description) | kids, adult | | Age Range Description | kids, adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #164,820 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #307 in Wooden Pencils | | Body Shape | Round | | Brand | Faber-Castell | | Brand Name | Faber-Castell | | Closure Type | no closure | | Colour | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 4,610 Reviews | | Drill Point | Fine | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04005401010081, 04005401190059 | | Grip Type | Knurled | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Hardness | 5B | | Ink Base | Water | | Ink Colour | Black | | Item Diameter | 1 Millimetres | | Item Dimensions | 17.5 x 0.7 x 0.7 Centimeters | | Item Type | Art Supplies Wooden Pencils | | Item Weight | 0.01 Kilograms | | Line Size | 0.3mm | | Manufacturer | Faber-Castell | | Material | Graphite | | Material Type | Graphite | | Model Name | Castell 9000 | | Model number | 119005 | | Pattern | Pencil | | Recommended Uses For Product | Sketching | | Special Features | Non Toxic | | Style Name | graphite pencil | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Writing Instrument Form | Graphite Pencil | | Writing instrument form | Graphite Pencil | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Faber-Castell - **Colour:** Black - **Ink Colour:** Black - **Age Range (Description):** kids, adult - **Material:** Plastic ## Images ![Faber-Castell Castell 9000 Graphite Pencil - 5B - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6183idesy1L.jpg) ![Faber-Castell Castell 9000 Graphite Pencil - 5B - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ZiR6-CIAL.jpg) ![Faber-Castell Castell 9000 Graphite Pencil - 5B - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51G8kOvgY6L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does it contains only 12 HB pencils?** A: Yes you selected the 12 HB pencils set.. If You want the full set of pencils from 2H to 8b search the full set of fabric Castell graphite pencils **Q: Are these Staedler pencils?** A: Yes **Q: When Flipcart give you 60 rupees delivery charge why you 4 times extra, are you selling diamond?** A: Dear Customer, We understand your concern, but we could not find a listing on Flipkart. Also, due to the ongoing situation in the country our courier charges have gone up. This is something beyond our control. **Q: Is the pencil water resistant?** A: Excellent pencil. Soft lead and good for shading ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good *by S***R on 23 July 2024* Nice and smooth ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good pencils (grade: B) for artists and for technical work *by W***H on 23 December 2017* It is a very well built pencil, and the varnish quality and gold-stamping quality is very good (it does fade after time). The pencils were purchased at a reasonable price, and not necessarily at the current price shown. The pencils are made in Germany (It says so on one side of the pencils). The lead won't break easily if you drop it (SV bonding process). Quality-wise this pencil seems to be on par with the Staedtler Mars Lumograph. The B pencil writes more like an HB, but the graphite core is quite strong. Four stars because it's quite expensive compared to Apsara pencils which do the same job almost equally well (although varnish quality is not up to the mark). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best pencil for drawing *by T***E on 13 March 2023* Awesome performance. Very good pencil for drawing and sketch. Best quality. 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