Answer (1 of 8): The No. 2 pencil is the same as an HB pencil. The graphite is rated on a scale for B (boldness) and H (hardness). A pencil marked as 4B is softer and bolder (darker) than a pencil rated as 2B. A pencil marked as 4H is harder and makes lighter marks than a pencil marked as 2B. No.
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