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On the traditional European graphite hardness scale (from 9H to 9B), what distinguishes soft 'B' grade pencils from hard 'H' grade pencils in terms of material composition?

Soft 'B' pencils contain a higher proportion of graphite relative to clay binder, producing darker, softer marks. Soft 'B' pencils contain a higher proportion of kaolin clay binder relative to graphite, producing lighter, scratchier lines. Soft 'B' pencils are composed entirely of synthetic carbon black mixed with paraffin wax. Soft 'B' pencils use pulverized charcoal powder bound with vegetable gum rather than graphite.

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Soft 'B' pencils contain a higher proportion of graphite relative to clay binder, producing darker, softer marks.

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