Sketch Graphite Pencil Set — 12 pcs (6B–4H)
Full 6B–4H grade range in a retail tin — one SKU that covers the complete drawing curriculum from expressive soft grades to precise technical lines, FSC-certified with retail-ready tin packaging
Product Overview
Art supply buyers and educational materials distributors sourcing sketching pencil sets face a consistent challenge: finding a set that spans the full grade range required for serious drawing instruction without the quality inconsistency that generates returns and reorder complications. This 12-piece Sketch Graphite Pencil Set covers 6B through 4H in a single tin box, providing the complete tonal range needed for portrait, life drawing, observational sketching, and technical illustration.
Each pencil is manufactured from FSC-certified basswood with moisture content held between 8% and 12%. The selected knots-free basswood provides consistent sharpening across all grade variants — critical for softer grades like 6B and 4B where barrel integrity directly affects the sharpening experience. The graphite cores are produced with grade-specific formulations: soft grades (6B–2B) use higher graphite ratios for rich, smudgeable blacks; hard grades (H–4H) use denser clay-graphite blends for precise, light technical lines.
The tin box packaging provides structural protection in transit, strong shelf presence in retail environments, and perceived premium value appropriate for art supply retail positioning. The compact tin format is also suitable for gifting programs and school art supply sets. Each grade is individually stamped on the barrel for immediate identification.
FSC and BSCI certifications (Chain-of-Custody code ESTS-COC-251233, verifiable at info.fsc.org) support compliance with European retailer requirements. Standard 175mm sketch pencil length and basswood barrels at 8–12% moisture content ensure consistent sharpening across the 6B–4H grade range. The pencil finish is EN71-3 compliant and REACH tested. Custom grade ranges, custom tin printing, and OEM branding are available. This set is well-suited to art supply chains, educational materials wholesalers, and online art supply retailers across Europe, Southeast Asia, and South America. A reliable option for sketch graphite pencil set wholesale from China and FSC certified artist pencil OEM manufacturing programs.
Samples in custom grade configurations are available for evaluation. Full FSC and BSCI documentation is provided. Planogram compliance data including tin dimensions and individual pencil weight is available on request. A proven choice for sketch pencil set OEM from China.
Why Source This Product From Us
Proven Capacity
2 million pcs/day across 58 machines. Since 2004 in the same factory address — 20+ years of uninterrupted production for European retail programs.
Certified Materials
FSC Chain-of-Custody wood, kiln-dried to 8–12% moisture. Knots-free Grade A selection. EN71-3 tested per color, not batch-averaged.
Verified Compliance
All certifications (FSC, BSCI, ISO 9001) under the same company name on the same business license. Annual third-party re-audit. No borrowed certificates.
Specifications
Factory Standards
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Supplying Kmart, TEDI, PEPCO, KiK, B&M, ACTION and HEMA — proven at retail scale across 4 continents.
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Certifications
Minimum Order Quantity
5,000 sets
Production Lead Time
30–35 days
Retail Program Fit
Use Sketch Graphite Pencil Set — 12 pcs (6B–4H) as part of a compliant pencil assortment, not only as a single SKU. We can pair this item with shelf-ready packaging, artwork approval, barcode placement, compliance documents, and reorder spec control for European retail and private label programs.
Shelf-ready path
Color box, blister card, tin, tube, or display pack matched to your channel and MOQ.
Approval path
Confirm artwork, Pantone color, packaging layout, sample, and test documents before production.
Compliance pack
FSC, BSCI, ISO 9001, EN71-3, REACH, and product photos prepared for buyer review when applicable.
Reorder control
Approved SKU notes, packaging format, carton marks, and document set retained for repeat orders.
OEM & Private Label Available
Custom barrel color, logo imprint (silk screen / foil stamp), graphite grade selection, and branded packaging — all available from MOQ 5,000 sets. Full CE and EN71 documentation supplied. ASTM available on request.
View OEM capabilitiesPackaging Options
Same pencil, multiple pack formats — choose the retail-ready packaging that matches your channel. All options available from MOQ 5,000 sets. Custom branded packaging design included.
Need a custom pack format? Contact our OEM team — we design packaging to your retail channel requirements.
Trusted by Global Retail Giants
Supplying Kmart, TEDI, PEPCO, KiK, B&M, ACTION and HEMA — proven at retail scale across 4 continents.
Logos shown are clients we have supplied. Used for referential purposes only.
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