@@DragosPepinaArt Nero is not a pastel. The binder is oil-based. I find that it performs pretty much the same as Lumograph black, perhaps it's a bit greasier/less crumbly. But I wouldn't say it's darker or more matte. To my eye they appear the same.
It is inspired by her idea, I ordered the pencil to try it, and then I saw she made a video about it, and I thought I should also make one. I just inspired from the title and thumbnail, but the content of the video is 100% mine, and I didn't copy her video.
Yeah, it was the thumbnail and title that really got me in the first place but after watching the video I could see they were clearly different. Nice vid btw, you got a new subscriber!😆@@DragosPepinaArt
It wasn't actually a comparison. It was me trying this pencil to see if it delivers what it promises. And yes, Staedtler is a great choice and works great for intense shadows.
You forgot to test some permanent fixative on a finished drawing - most graphite work needs a protective coating. Agree also that Conte produce one of the darkest tones
@@DragosPepinaArt It is very similar to Wolff's Carbon pencils (if you know it). It has high level of carbon, but doesn't smudge like charcoal. Erase it can be difficult though..
Very informative video, keep up the good work!!
Thank you!
Nice video. Try Cretacolor Nero extrasoft, soft and medium pencils. You will love them! Better than the Pitt Matt
Thank you! Are those pastel pencils?
@@DragosPepinaArt Nero is not a pastel. The binder is oil-based. I find that it performs pretty much the same as Lumograph black, perhaps it's a bit greasier/less crumbly. But I wouldn't say it's darker or more matte. To my eye they appear the same.
Thank you for the tip, I'll definitely try it.
Awesome work!
Thank you!
This video deserves more views!
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Hello from Japan, enjoyed your video very much and found it very useful. What kind of paper did you use?
Hello!
I'm very happy to hear that.
I used the Strathmore Bristol 300 series.
This video is giving me major deja vu from the Kirsty Partridge art video "If this pencil works, it will change your life."
It is inspired by her idea, I ordered the pencil to try it, and then I saw she made a video about it, and I thought I should also make one. I just inspired from the title and thumbnail, but the content of the video is 100% mine, and I didn't copy her video.
Yeah, it was the thumbnail and title that really got me in the first place but after watching the video I could see they were clearly different. Nice vid btw, you got a new subscriber!😆@@DragosPepinaArt
@EmmiBlox Thank you so much! Happy to have a new subscriber.
Awesome video!
Thank you!
Your channel has grown so much!
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Interesting. So I gather from this comparison that if reduced shine is paramount, one should stick with the Staedtler?
It wasn't actually a comparison. It was me trying this pencil to see if it delivers what it promises.
And yes, Staedtler is a great choice and works great for intense shadows.
The. Mitsubishi pencil is the king of them all
Is it a graphite pencil?
Very informative video
I'm glad you liked it!
14B almost sounds like a hyperbolic joke, like a 16-blade razor or a V30 car engine.
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At this point why not just using ink ?
Because this is a video about graphite only.
The Pitt 12b gets as black, with less shine.
Thank you for the tip!
Reminded of the adage, "A poor workman blames his tools."....
Why do you say that?
You forgot to test some permanent fixative on a finished drawing - most graphite work needs a protective coating. Agree also that Conte produce one of the darkest tones
Thank you for letting me know! Yes, I did forget to use a fixative.
Conte a Paris Pierre Noire 3B is the darkest pencil in the universe.
I really need to give that a try. Is it graphite?
@@DragosPepinaArt It is very similar to Wolff's Carbon pencils (if you know it). It has high level of carbon, but doesn't smudge like charcoal. Erase it can be difficult though..
Thank you for the tip, I'll definitely look into that.