I've asked around a couple artists and the general consensus seems to be that it's very thick like pastel or colored pencils so take a while to get used to, but I'm super excited about the product nontheless, graphite sheen is in my opinion the biggest problem about the medium and this is a big step in the right direction. Love the color grading in this video by the way!

Hey Jono I know you've probably heard this a thousand times but I just wanted to say I love your work. I'm a life long Artist myself and I learn something new every time I watch your videos. Thanks for the dedication to your craft and the willingness to help others.

I've been using them for two months now, and I'm deeply in love with them! They're my new go-to in my work.

I would love to have these as 0.5 lead for mechanical pencils!

Nice to see You again, Jono😀 thanks for video- as always helpful.

Thank you for taking the time to educate and inform us.

Graphite shine is part of the medium, it has and will always be there. If the artwork is framed and lighted properly the "shine" will never be seen anyways, it really is a non issue. Love your work btw, incredible talent!

I tried the Faber-Castell Pitt Matt graphite pencils and the Staedtler Mars Lumograph Black pencils, both intended to be matt alternatives to standard graphite. I found that at the softest end - that is 9B-14B - I prefer the Faber-Castell pencils but from 4B down to 8B (I don't use anything harder than 4B) I prefer the Staedtler pencils. That way I get the least amount of shine - there is still some with both, though it is a tiny fraction of what you normally get with standard graphite pencils. Fortunately both products blend well with each other, so I have had no problems exploring with them.

I can’t wait to try these pencils! Thank you for this wonderful review!!!

ima be honest, they’re more of a colored pencil. Also the low B values resembled regular H values (2b pitt, more of a 2h). The 14b is impressive, but 14 imo is misleading, more like an 8b-9b with half the sheen. Im also not practiced or a pro with them by any means, but I did finish a piece with them and the finish didn’t seem as “vibrant”?? idk less life. It kind of put things into perspective for me, Im started to really appreciate the sheen of regulars now. It sucks to take photos of, but to the eye, where there is sheen, there is darkness/contrast/volume/intensity/intent… it’s more “piercing” in a way, idk how to describe it. However, Ill definitely continue to experiment with the pitt pencils. Also, in pitts favor, I took one photo of the pitt pencil finished piece and I was satisfied, didnt have to fight any angles or lighting due to the sheen, even in the dark values.

I use Staedler Mars Lumograph black. They are pretty good. I love the Matt look.

You are seriously gifted at this.

This video just changed my life the shine is my biggest nemesis

Your art is so amazing🥰🥰🥰 But Your voice and politeness is on another level 🥰🔥🔥🔥

Absolutely love the work you do and the skill you show. Just wondering on how you previously would blend charcoals and graphite as this is currently my biggest issue?

dude.....yes, thank you so much! cant wait to try them out!

Dude, I love your channel and your style I even click like before I watch the video why ? I know something good is coming I appreciate you and your sharing thank you once again.

Just got a set of Pitt Matt graphite pencils and am about to try them on a portrait.

Jono you are an amazing artist I aspire to half as Good… thank you for letting us into your thought process and skills… I learn from every video ❤️

Hello Jono. Thank you for this wonderful review!

Each and every time when I saw your art I was like this 😱. Because it was awesome not only awesome no words to say. I can't able to take off my eyes because it was out of the world 🌍❤️love from Tamil Nadu 💫.

Jono, i came for the pencil tutorial, but i hit replay and stayed for the Djelleba inspired coat, with the wizards sleeves and the burgeoning moustache 😍, honestly starting to steal the spotlight from the tutorial. As much as I'm invested in the lesson, we're gonna have to start giving time to the outfit of the day. That eclectic look is inspired. Gandalf the white has nothing on you boyo 🤗. "An artiste is never late. He arrives with a new uploaded video precisely when he means to."

These videos where you show a little more about your methodical work and the materials you use, are great! ☺ Here in Colombia it is difficult to find high quality graphite pencils. However, beyond the material, the artist is born and perfected with a lot of discipline, just like you are 🌟

Wow! That’s impressive Jonathan. ☺️❤️ Keep safe.🙏🏻

Great video, just what I needed 😊

I love these pencils. Together with the Caran d'ache selection of graphite pencils and my mechanical ones, I have rediscovered my love for graphite drawing

great, you made my day with this video, have a great day jono

Thank you Jon. I’d be interested to know your thoughts on Black Wing pencils (Pearl, 602 & Matt). Are they worth the high price?

I love your wizard sweater!

Hopefully this will be available in the PH.

I can't believe I am so early for this amazing video it's just 24 seconds.

Very informative and useful, Thankyou.. Your art work is just a whole other level.. Incredible and inspiring.. Thanks again for all you share much appreciated this end 🤩..

Hello from Croatia. I just buy Pitt matt and im very happy .really great pencils

Hey, love your videos, your drawings everything! Quick suggestion, you suggested to watch another video you did previous to this one, you should link it in description or a clickable card at the moment of suggesting it. I want to watch it and will look for it because i really take your tips and teaching to heart but someone that may not follow you as much as i do will not feel incline to manually search for it. Thanks for everything that you do

So, it seems i'll have to take a little trip into the next store that sells pencils and get myself some (One of the few advantages of living in Germany: Faber-Castell is literally EVERYWHERE).

I've worked on all pencils and have never seen a better 8b Faber-Castell

They seem to be like the Staedler Mars Lumograph Black. I tried those, they re nice, but not the same super smooth blending as pure graphite. If i want smtgh dark and without shine I just use charcoal ( vine and powder ) and carbon pencils ( Wolffs Carbon & Conté Pierre Noire ) Harder to control but nothing beat them in that regards.

Mmmm want to try them today .... hope Deckle Edge got dem' .... running

You deserve more than 10 million subscribers ❤👍

You are really good at this

Hi uni Mitsubishi pencils are pretty solid too, smooth and get dark for a 6-10b. They’re my faves next to fabers. I will definitely try these.

Have you tried the Staedtler Mars Lumograph Black? its the same matte concept, just curious how these compare.

Hello Jono your art work very realistic and unique style👍👍👍I love it

Hi Jono, just found your site, interested to try FC pencils. Out of interest which is your favourite watercolour paper? Your work is inspiring. Thanks

I too face the same problem with the shine and search for a better pencil which would have less shine. I also have a hard time photograph my sketch because of this shine and not only that a lot of people face the same problem. I have sent this video to some of my friends who do pencil shade and found it really helpful. Really sir, this video helped a lot and btw some of my friends have also become a fan of you after seeing this video and your art but on a serious note this video really helped. Thanks sir, thank you and best of luck for your future.

The amount of details in your work is beyond words can describe . Bravo.man WORDS FROM A HUGE FAN FROM INDIA ..

There’s mentioned there is a bit of wax residue. How do they blend with themselves? Does it feel pretty similar to standard graphite?

Thanks Jono, it helpful.

I used to spray fixative to try to tone down the shininess of the graphite but that caused the drawing to became flat and lifeless. So I changed pencils and started using Faber-Castell pencils. I loved the way those pencils moved across the surface of the paper. I haven't tried the Pitt Graphite Matt pencils yet, but will give them a try.

I absolutely love mine . There is still a slight shine but way better than pure graphite

Thank you for the fantastic review 😊

Great artist and beautiful graphics💯❤👏

Hi Jono I have been using the new Pitt pencils for a few months now, I agree they are a compromise but they have definitely replaced the need for charcoal in many situations, although I do love my charcoal so it won’t be getting discarded. Thanks for the video blessings David

Hi , I have been using Mars Lumograph Black for while , this one seems new to me , Mars vs Pitt ? Which one better ?

Thank you so much. Good lessons, good luck ! බුදුසරණයි !

It's not that I don't like them, it's that I don't like them enough to change brands for them. I used them for two weeks, and just felt "meh". That said, what I would like to try is graphite powder made from what's in these pencils. Covering very large areas with a pencil is not something I enjoy doing at all. Graphite powder just makes it far, far easier, at least for me. I really would love to try graphite powder made from this type of graphite.

As a coloured pencil artist first I am absolutely going to try these pencils as I think the transition will easier for me.

Im a new fan btw sir what is the technique to blend pencils?

I just bought a pack of Faber Castel B pencils and so far love them. I really do like all the Faber Castel items I have, however the the shipping process ruins the containers they're in🙄

I love them. They do seem a little less pencil-like than the 9000 series, more buttery almost, if that makes sense, but they've become an integral part of my drawing repertoire. Great video Jono, thanks!

Love love love❤️🙌these are fantastic!

What about matte fixative or a solution of matte medium to eliminate shine ?

What is your opinion of the Lyra Rembrant Carbon pencils?

I would be glad if I have one of your art

Hmmm interesting. Thanks for sharing

Hi Joni - hope you are well 🤗

Hey Jono do you know if these pencils available in South Africa (Capetown) yet ?

I like the Matt series although it is not perfect: to draw details, is much more difficult with the Matt pencils, especially with the soft-lead ones; and the 14B should be darker, there's not so much difference between this one and the 8B - minus shine - of the 9000 series. These are my personal impressions. What I like about them very much is the slight brownish tone.

I really love Faber Castell pencils but this pitt matt is not yet available in my country. So what I'm using is the Staedtler Lumograph black since its what's available here. I wonder what's the difference with Faber Castell Pitt Matt and Staedtler Lumograph.

I'm the biggest fan of you Jono ,I want lern drowning from you🖤🖤

How do u make a smooth black background of your drawing

Can we able to blend this matt pencils with normal graphite..?

I always wind up using a charcoal pencil to get some nice dark details!

I bought the full set of these and if I'm honest they don't handle like graphite and the 14B is no darker than my Grafwood 9B. They are also soft, break easily and more like a polychromos black. They may have graphite in them but they are quite different from the FC 9000 series or most of the other brands I have. I havent used them in anger yet and they are quite expensive but I like them enough to keep them.

Staedtler make these type of charcoal-graphite mix pencils also: “Mars Lumograph Black”.

What about Mars lumograph black pencils by staedtler?

The minute I saw the coat.... All I could think of was the resemblance of the drooping length at the wrists which resembles that of the Chinese traditional attire....'Shifu Jono'

The moment I first saw these I thought of you. I haven’t ordered a set yet but they’re on my list 👍

14B!! I didn't even know it went that high I thought there was just 8B I have to get me a set.

is it too random to ask where you cot that cardigan from? i want it

I'd love to see you and Laurie Lipton do a collab video sometime.

I'm curios. Has anyone tried using a black pastel pencil in a graphite drawing? One of the black pastel pencils I have is remarkably black, and has zero shine. I can see some problems, but I think I'm going to try it.

I see you put a spray on it. Which one do you use and does it help with shine. Thanks 😊

I like them but not easily available in aus, mine came from England and unfortunately the wanted far too much for the full set so only got the 6 piece set. I want the 14b 🤣

do u use 2mm lead holders

Seeing comments comparing these to Mars Lumigraph, but they are the exact opposite - Mars is more smudgy than regular graphite and these are less. Also seeing them compared to color pencils and I guess, especially textured paper where they do not smudge as much as regular graphite. But on especially smooth paper that smudge quite a bit like regular graphite (though admittedly still a little less). My suggestion is if you want the most graphite-like experience, use very smooth paper.

Can't wait to see how pencils will evolve now

there also the staedler black

I had been using the Staedtler Mars Lumograpgh pencil. I compared the Staedler 8B to the Faber Castell 8B matt pencil and found the Staedler 8B had no shine and Matt pencil had a lot. I was very diasappointed

Have you tried working with staedtler mars lumograph black? I switched to them after quite a while of research to get around the shine problem. Haven't finished my artwork for which I started with these pencils but found them to be amazing.

Nice bro

I have successfully used acrylic matte medium with powdered graphite and "paint" the graphite onto the paper to create an insanely-dark value with no shine.

This pencil is my dream

FYI, you can use kitchen oil (or linseed oil) to bring the Pitt graphite Matt even darker. Be wary of using a suitable paper when doing so

Sir , it's my humble request to plz use tombow pencils they are good then fb

Conte a Paris Pierre Noir is the best there is for me. Very malleable. But each artist will find their own liking.

Nice mustache and information video I love your art .

Does anybody have any advice for a begginer?

I fell out of sketching precisely because I could not feel satisfied with realistic expectations because of the graphite shine and being unable to get realistically dark tones with pencils. His work is amazing. Then again I was working with Faber pencils from the 1960s and 70s ... however a superior pencil at the time, just not this. Now I want to sketch again.

From where we can participate in the competition,????