Cretacolor Drawing Leads for Bold Lines and Precise Sketching

Cretacolor Drawing Leads offer artists a versatile selection of high-quality sketching tools designed to deliver both clean lines and expressive shading. Made to fit perfectly into Cretacolor lead holders, each lead stick provides excellent control and consistency—ideal for those who want the feel of traditional drawing combined with the precision of a mechanical tool. With multiple grades of lead available, these drawing leads are suitable for everything from subtle tones to bold, dramatic marks.

Each lead measures 4-5/8" long with a 5.6 mm diameter and comes packaged six to a box. Whether you’re a student practicing fundamentals or a professional illustrator refining a composition, these Austrian-made leads are built for durability and performance. From detailed line work to rich, layered shading, Cretacolor leads help bring your ideas to life with confidence and clarity.

Key Features

• Variety of lead grades for different techniques
• 4-5/8" long by 5.6 mm in diameter
• Designed to fit Cretacolor lead holders
• Six leads per box
• Made in Austria

Perfect For

• Illustrators and fine artists
• Drawing with mechanical pencil precision
• Clean, bold mark-making
• Shading and tonal work
• Students and professionals alike