Core Material Softness | Detailed blending, layering | Industry Standard: HB hardness (ASTM D5131) Our Base: HB-2B softness Our Advanced: 2B softness (ASTM D5131) | ▲▲ Enhanced blending and shading flexibility in Advanced tier Cost-effective Base for basic projects | ▲ Base may wear faster than harder leads; Advanced tier requires more frequent sharpening |
Color Range | Professional art, complex projects | Industry Standard: 24 colors (ISO 12222) Our Base: 36 colors Our Advanced: 48 colors (ISO 12222) | ▲▲ Advanced tier offers 100% more hues for precision Base suits most hobbyists | ▲ Heavier set in Advanced; Base lacks niche shades for specialized work |
Packaging | Travel, storage protection | Industry Standard: Cardboard box Our Base: Plastic case Our Advanced: Durable metal tin (ISO 9001 certified) | ▲▲ Advanced tier resists impacts (tested to MIL-STD-810G) Base is lightweight | ▲ Base may warp over time; Advanced is bulkier |
Lead Durability | Frequent use, heavy pressure | Industry Standard: 1,000 strokes before breakage Our Base: 1,500 strokes Our Advanced: 2,000+ strokes (ASTM D6252) | ▲▲ Advanced lead lasts 2x longer than Industry Base reduces frustration for daily use | ▲ Higher cost for Advanced; Base may still snap under extreme force |
Application Suitability | Professional painting, fine art | Industry Standard: General sketching Our Base: Detail work Our Advanced: Oil-based blending (ASTM D5091 compliant) | ▲▲ Advanced enables oil-like texture blending Base handles most artistic needs | ▲ Base lacks oil-based versatility; Industry tier limited to basic use |
Portability | On-the-go artists, field sketching | Industry Standard: Unprotected loose pencils Our Base: Compact plastic case Our Advanced: Interlocking metal tin | ▲▲ Advanced prevents spills and damage during travel Base is easy to carry | ▲ Advanced is heavier; Base may not seal against humidity |