* A graphite pencil as thick as a regular pencil. * The graphite pencil is not encased in wood, but only lacquered on the outside so the graphite doesn't smudge fingers during drawing. * The graphite pencil can be sharpened like a regular pencil with a sharpener or sandpaper, but it's not necessary. * During the drawing process, the lacquer layer on top of the pen also wears off, allowing work to continue without having to sharpen the lead.