Review: Staedtler Mars Lumograph Pencils

[@ecurry76]

Great review! I'm glad that you gave them a second chance.

[@Lzmstudio]

So glad you asked me my opinion! I wish the company's website had more info, but... as of this moment, I like 'em. Will be curious if their formulation stays the same or changes over time. Wish the Staedtler website said more, but I guess it is "trade secrets"? I know some online folks sell vintage pencils, so it would be cool to try to figure out what years had what ingredients. Yeah, I don't get out much, I know! Hah!

[@Marta-nl1xe]

I have 4b, 2b and 2h. I need to buy something in between. Was considering B, HB and F. What would you recommend for writing small letters in a moleskine notebook? I like when the pencil is softer glides, but my favourite 2B is too thick. All mars are great! Searching for a perfect balance between readbility and smudging I guess.

[@Lzmstudio]

Since this isn’t a brand I keep on hand and use all the time I don’t have a surefire answer for you. I’d suggest get all three and see which one you prefer - then restock that one!

[@Marta-nl1xe]

@@Lzmstudio thank you! :)

[@Thestripper1]

So I just bought a pair of Lumograph 8B (the Art. Nr. 100-8B). I liked the fact that the lead core was thick. I was expecting a very soft lead pencil and was very suprised when I tried them and they felt more like conté, chalky. And you say that thwy have now changed them?? Wonder which one I have got and if it's worth trying to get them again as that might be something else? Very confusing Staedtler!

[@Lzmstudio]

The Staedtlers use carbon and graphite to get their darker values, and carbon feels scratchy and rough compared to graphite (which is very slippery). This is part of why I don't like them, because carbon layers differently and has a cooler, bluer-black tone. The leads are often thicker on softer pencils because more graphite to make a darker value is more brittle so a thinner lead would break too easily in use and sharpening. Let me know if you like drawing with them, I'm curious if others dislike the feel and layering like I do?

[@greekveteran2715]

No1: Faber Castell 9000 (Technical & free drawing) No2: Mitsubishi Hi-Uni (Free drawing & Writing) No3: Blackwing (Sketch8ng & Writing) Honorable mention No4: Stsedtler: (Face portraits & Writing) Those are the best and what they are best for.

[@Lzmstudio]

Interesting, you can see my opinions in this playlist to compare notes! kzbin.info/aero/PLmuk19K4PkT7A3ANOYYenQ7YChiuyQSug&si=DshHKDo5Xv7obz32

[@asthagupta796]

Can you please tell me which brand would be best for the beginners?

[@Lzmstudio]

They really are all quite good for beginners! I like the Mitsubishi Hi Uni's as they are not too soft or too hard. kzbin.info/aero/PLmuk19K4PkT7A3ANOYYenQ7YChiuyQSug

[@asthagupta796]

@@Lzmstudio ohk thanks😊

[@andrewmarkbrown7943]

The Black are outstanding :) Great video :)

[@PeterQuentercrimsonbamboo]

Love your work and sharing, thanks muchly - all the way from Vancouver, Canada -

[@Lzmstudio]

Thanks so much! All the way from Central Texas!

[@PeterQuentercrimsonbamboo]

... and, just for your statistics and feedback.. I, too, like the Lumographs, both blue as well as black - black especially, for their 'rich' and deep black - meaning more matt/less-shiny, thus appearing darker - lesser proportion of graphite also gives the LBlack a bit less 'smooth' feeling on the paper and results in a more textured surface coverage - Fine variety and options to use LumographBlue and LBlack in combination, too - Looking forward to your impressions and assessments :-)

[@Lzmstudio]

My review agrees with what you said... stay tuned next week!

[@cedricchop8444]

Thanks a lot for the tutorial

[@Lzmstudio]

Thanks for watching & liking. Helps me out!

[@karanmadalagi6596]

Nice

[@Lzmstudio]

Karan Madalagi thank you for watching!

[@glibbond168]

Graphite is 100% carbon.

[@Lzmstudio]

Yes, but carbon pencils are a different thing than graphite pencils. :)

[@rabee2040]

She’s really good but I can’t stand the extra mouth noises maybe too good of microphone

[@Lzmstudio]

Talking for a living isn't the easiest job, and I am who I am, can't change that to please everyone! But will give my videographer this feedback and see what he thinks about our sound set up.

[@rabee2040]

Please don’t take this as an insult. I enjoy ur videos and learning a lot from ur videos . Ur only one KZbin that teaches basics . My comment came cross aggressive which wasn’t intentional and I’m sorry It’s just like sound setup is in way that makes those noises be noticed Easily.I’m sure it can be tuned .

[@Lzmstudio]

@@rabee2040 thanks for being gentle! Unfortunately, I checked and my sound set up is the best it can be at the moment. I hope you still keep working on the basics with me, as they are super important for great drawing growth!

[@rabee2040]

LZM Studio thanks but i rather be serene . I use drawing as relaxation technique. But good luck to you Also water helps u should try