Everything You Wanted To Know About The Difference Between H & B Pencils

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  • @ssavaart
    @ssavaart  Před 2 lety +616

    For those wanting to see more of the BLENDING STICK... I talk a little more about it here...
    czcams.com/users/shortso5XKYtE6Clw

    • @hughes773
      @hughes773 Před 2 lety +3

      Question which one should I use if I'm new to blending stick, I just brought some and I was wondering.

    • @katarzynakozakiewicz4760
      @katarzynakozakiewicz4760 Před 2 lety +4

      You forgot the f pencil which is similar to the hb pencil but a little bit different

    • @drakynoch
      @drakynoch Před 2 lety +1

      @@katarzynakozakiewicz4760 omg! Please explain? Pretty please?

    • @drakynoch
      @drakynoch Před 2 lety +3

      @@hughes773 I started with 2B and as I got more confident, moved up but never liked anything above 4B

    • @hughes773
      @hughes773 Před 2 lety +1

      @@drakynoch thank you I give it a try

  • @ace0f.his.h3art
    @ace0f.his.h3art Před 2 lety +6539

    That’s the greatest dad joke I’ve ever heard. Seriously

  • @MrBepo.
    @MrBepo. Před 2 lety +2206

    "Oh you make art? What's your medium?"
    "Butter..."

  • @lavenderlylin
    @lavenderlylin Před 2 lety +3603

    Never in my life did I think I would hear Scott Sava say “buttah” and now I will think about it constantly, thanks Scott

    • @ssavaart
      @ssavaart  Před 2 lety +373

      Ha ha

    • @EmeraldCrafts130
      @EmeraldCrafts130 Před 2 lety +40

      I love the little different unique things different creators on CZcams say! Like Wewd and I want that from Bobby Dukes and we have Stipple that goop from Studson Studios and Wormy dealies from North of the Border. Just a few crafter CZcamsrs I watch.

    • @allieb8158
      @allieb8158 Před 2 lety +5

      SAME!!😆🙌🏻

    • @kayleighbaker7802
      @kayleighbaker7802 Před 2 lety +2

      It is quite good, and I love it.

    • @SkyLimit101
      @SkyLimit101 Před 2 lety +3

      @@EmeraldCrafts130 omg those guys are awesome!

  • @sqralenz
    @sqralenz Před 2 lety +398

    B is for ✨buttah✨

  • @slimetank394
    @slimetank394 Před 2 lety +740

    21 years of my life and this is the first time i know about this, and I've been to art class...
    I'm disappointed in myself lol

    • @jayna3400
      @jayna3400 Před 2 lety +39

      Don't worry most art schools are like this. Being in art school, I find myself researching on my own and learning from peers more than lecturers ever teach you. Don't be afraid to ask around and look online to improve yourself!
      In the end, they let you try figure everything by yourself, so that you can develop your own skills and style without them having any influence and control on you.

    • @slimetank394
      @slimetank394 Před 2 lety +7

      @@jayna3400 that is a good point.

    • @teiyeyia
      @teiyeyia Před 2 lety +4

      I've had art as an extra class for a few years now (science students don't have it by default), and my teachers always emphasized more on oil painting techniques. So what that means is us students would have to learn other mediums on our own, or not learn at all :v

    • @DrocoYEET
      @DrocoYEET Před rokem +2

      I literally just learnt this in science a week ago. Like different H and B pencils have different amounts of graphite and clay. The more graphite means a darker tone. For example, a 4B pencil has 79% graphite and 15% clay, compared to a 4H pencil with a 55% graphite and 39% clay. *Note that most pencils have a 5% wax content.

    • @GrianyBunch
      @GrianyBunch Před 9 měsíci

      Same! I didn’t even know what the b1 meant

  • @kariele7952
    @kariele7952 Před 2 lety +122

    The best explanation about this B-not to B subject that I ever found. Thank you 🙏

  • @Krizzle_
    @Krizzle_ Před 2 lety +193

    I’ll always remember the “buttah” pencils, thank you Scott

  • @thetunebella6675
    @thetunebella6675 Před 2 lety +180

    ✨BUTTAH✨ thanks Scott

  • @fueledbypaintwater
    @fueledbypaintwater Před 2 lety +56

    I do a lot of graphite and sketches and I always use a 2H pencil for my outlines on everything. It's light and doesn't really smudge, so I can ink over it for my watercolors or put colored pencil over them and they don't get all over everything else.

    • @ssavaart
      @ssavaart  Před 2 lety +10

      I use 4H for all mine. Easy to erase and ink over.

  • @gothiccprince
    @gothiccprince Před 2 lety +27

    Ooh! I learned about this in art class!
    Basically the lead in "H" pencils are made with more clay, making them harder and lighter.
    Meanwhile "B" pencils are made with less clay an more graphite, making them softer and darker.

    • @mybigyear
      @mybigyear Před 2 lety

      Clay?

    • @gothiccprince
      @gothiccprince Před 2 lety

      @@mybigyear yes.

    • @mybigyear
      @mybigyear Před 2 lety

      @@gothiccprince can you explain it please

    • @gothiccprince
      @gothiccprince Před 2 lety +4

      @@mybigyear I... explained it in the original comment.
      But here, have this from google:
      "The “lead” in a pencil isn’t actually
      made from lead. It is made from a
      form of carbon called graphite. The
      graphite is mixed with clay and
      formed into long thin pencil lead."

  • @aRaccB
    @aRaccB Před 2 lety +39

    This honestly was a blessing I always get them confused 😭

  • @Joeypartharmony
    @Joeypartharmony Před 2 lety +97

    Hope everyone is having a wonderful day and is feeling loved! If not, i send virtual hugs!

  • @Bevoslav
    @Bevoslav Před 2 lety +33

    "so what is the difference between a B and a H pencil?"
    Sir, the difference is that one is a pencil and the other is an insect

    • @gay_deltz
      @gay_deltz Před rokem +1

      I had to read that a couple times to realize

  • @lazypanda6023
    @lazypanda6023 Před 2 lety +12

    Omg THANK YOU I was so confused about the H not blending

  • @SuspiciousToilet24
    @SuspiciousToilet24 Před 2 lety +6

    Thanks needed that

  • @gorillaz2d103
    @gorillaz2d103 Před 2 lety +7

    “it’s soft and smooth like butter”
    me: smooth like butter like a criminal undercover

  • @lukedoglt
    @lukedoglt Před 2 lety +6

    Think you explained it very well :)
    I use a lighter pencil like a B to erase watercolor sketches easier and 2B-8B for figure drawing and still lives

  • @majakojawygrywa
    @majakojawygrywa Před 3 dny +1

    No one Could Explain It Better! Scott, Confidence is Key, I know it Sounds simple, But so many people ( Including me😂 ) Would be so happy to have you as Their Art Teacher! Dont forget it!

  • @angelrauwane9968
    @angelrauwane9968 Před 2 lety +52

    "Smooth like butter like a criminal undercover..."🎶

    • @iamcreative9299
      @iamcreative9299 Před 2 lety +9

      Gon' pop like trouble breaking into your heart like that...

    • @potterheadandarmy6162
      @potterheadandarmy6162 Před 2 lety +8

      Cool shade stunner, yeah I owe it all to my mother.

    • @or1gam1y0da9
      @or1gam1y0da9 Před rokem +5

      Hot like summer, yeah, I'm making you sweat like that (break it down)

    • @funwithus1885
      @funwithus1885 Před rokem +2

      Ooh when I look in the mirror i melt ur heart into 2

    • @an_awkward_crybaby
      @an_awkward_crybaby Před rokem +1

      I got that superstar glow so ooh~

  • @DaTrashArtist_AB
    @DaTrashArtist_AB Před 2 lety +7

    That opening is all I needed in my life, thank you XD

  • @jenky0182
    @jenky0182 Před 2 lety +12

    i'm self taught and never actually knew what the letters stood for. i always refer to them as hard and buff lol

  • @krispy7kremeyummy130
    @krispy7kremeyummy130 Před 2 lety +13

    Make "BUTTAH~" your pick up line, I just love it 😂

  • @rigallyworm
    @rigallyworm Před 2 lety +1

    this is so helpful because i’m new to art and i never knew that the pencils were important! i will keep this in mind from now on thank you!!

  • @kingcog
    @kingcog Před 2 lety +10

    I’ve never been so early! thanks for giving me art motivation :D

  • @STAYYGOLDPONYBOY
    @STAYYGOLDPONYBOY Před 2 lety +6

    i will personally start calling B “Best for blending”

  • @breezixmyguy
    @breezixmyguy Před 2 lety

    This man’s videos are just so wholesome so I just like to chill on his channel.

  • @emileerhyne7283
    @emileerhyne7283 Před 2 lety +2

    That actually really helps now I know why some of my pencils are so much lighter than the others I do realistic art and the h's are just not dark enough and they dont blend as well and this is 1 of the other many reasons why I fallow you lol

  • @dragonking986
    @dragonking986 Před 2 lety +3

    I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS THEY ALWAYS HELP ME WITH MY ART

  • @Thatonekidwhopaints
    @Thatonekidwhopaints Před 2 lety +6

    2B or not 2B
    - Scott Christian Sava

  • @fqirydolled
    @fqirydolled Před 2 lety +1

    I love the way you explained the difference between B and H! Great job Scott ❤️

  • @ashers.hangout
    @ashers.hangout Před 2 lety

    I like that there are different kinds of pencils, it makes sketching much easier for me

  • @joemama2012
    @joemama2012 Před 2 lety +3

    "Soft and smooth like *b u d d a h* 😄"

  • @lolli_popples
    @lolli_popples Před 2 lety +6

    Me who has a heavy hand and never uses blending:
    H it is.

  • @sophieblee
    @sophieblee Před 2 lety

    I found my sweet spot in 4B when I was in college. I haven't went near "art" in many years now, but coming across your videos a couple of weeks ago really helped inspired me to want to come back to it; especially the video you did on how there's no wrong way of doing art. Thank you, God bless.

  • @persephonesodapop9103
    @persephonesodapop9103 Před 2 lety

    Your explanation is the only one that's ever made sense for me. THANK YOU

  • @acm888
    @acm888 Před 2 lety +576

    I never ask but can i get a pin please ? Love ur vids super helpful and entertaining! ❤️

    • @ssavaart
      @ssavaart  Před 2 lety +98

      Done!

    • @artwalex428
      @artwalex428 Před 2 lety +18

      you did it!! :D

    • @acm888
      @acm888 Před 2 lety +15

      @@ssavaart omg 😱 so awesome thank u 😂☺️

    • @acm888
      @acm888 Před 2 lety +9

      @@artwalex428 yeah how awesome !!!

    • @anansart8331
      @anansart8331 Před 2 lety +5

      Congrats

  • @TheWeirdArtistt
    @TheWeirdArtistt Před 2 lety +4

    My uncle told me that joke 1 time
    He thought it was hilarious

  • @webbio3598
    @webbio3598 Před 2 lety +1

    I couldn’t help but smile at the dad joke at the beginning, I loved it😆

  • @BerryFoodie
    @BerryFoodie Před 2 lety

    This man is the most wholesome person ever
    This is my favorite channel by far

  • @Jorjadudick
    @Jorjadudick Před rokem

    I love Scott he's just such a sweet person he's got to be my favorite content creator ever

  • @DemiboyDeku
    @DemiboyDeku Před 2 lety

    This was honestly the best explanation I've ever heard. Thank you.

  • @tgarza521
    @tgarza521 Před 2 lety

    I love this explanation. So simple and less confusing than trying to figure what’s the difference on my sketching kit.

  • @lukemckay8429
    @lukemckay8429 Před 2 lety

    You have answered a decade long question that I for some reason never googled and I thank you for it, love all your work!

  • @allisonvacek2383
    @allisonvacek2383 Před 2 lety +1

    You are an adorable person, while at same time being very informative! I love you videos, thanks for making great content.

  • @bookcityinc.studios3094

    Yes he finally explains the difference between different pencil sizes

  • @gyatak200
    @gyatak200 Před 2 lety

    I like you for not being pretentious artist.

  • @MyCatMyca
    @MyCatMyca Před rokem +1

    I love the way you say butter 😆🧈

  • @LunaNatz
    @LunaNatz Před 2 lety

    This is the perfect explanation! Anytime I've googled the difference I end up finding super long articles that I don't find really explain the difference

  • @immortalbucket136
    @immortalbucket136 Před 6 měsíci

    As a kid, and being the artist of the family, I'd always get those drawing pencil sets for birthdays and Christmas. I never knew why my drawings looked so horrible using them until you explained this.. H for erasable defined lines, B for soft shading. But 15 years later I now have such a large swath of art skills and a collection of art supplies so big I just use whatever I pick up off my work table. Or the first pencil that rolls forward in my drawer, even if it's a colored one.

  • @TheVillageIdiot829
    @TheVillageIdiot829 Před 2 dny

    You explained it perfectly for me. I needed to see it.

  • @catto4631
    @catto4631 Před 2 lety

    I was actually really curious why an art kit I got had so many pencils, and this answers it well!! Thank you!!

  • @Lenii_0-0
    @Lenii_0-0 Před 2 lety

    My favorite things about your videos are the fact that you give tips inspiration and make jokes! The way you enjoy drawing makes me just want to draw for a whole day.
    Also the joke you made at the beginning really got me lmao

  • @funisinfinite.
    @funisinfinite. Před 2 lety

    Honestly this man is one of the most wholesome people on this platform. You saved my art in many ways. Motivation, quality, and creativity. Thanks Scott.

  • @lemondropcentral14
    @lemondropcentral14 Před 2 lety

    Actually that is a really good explanation and demonstration! I don't consider myself an artist, and don't draw all the time. But when I do, I like using pencils, but never quite got the lettering of them! Now I understand a lot more!

  • @hollysterland
    @hollysterland Před 2 lety

    You answered that question better than anyone ever could 💓

  • @JenTheTG
    @JenTheTG Před 2 lety

    Honestly a pretty sweet break down

  • @katisme
    @katisme Před 2 lety

    THANK. YOU. SO. MUCH. I HAVE BEEN STARING AT MY PENCIL SET FOR 4 YEARS AND I RUN ACROSS THIS TODAY. THANK YOU

  • @kevinthe2nd73
    @kevinthe2nd73 Před 2 lety

    Scott just made me a better artist today!

  • @Wolfram_Petanu
    @Wolfram_Petanu Před 2 lety

    i love this guy he's so wholesome

  • @thedragonoracle7627
    @thedragonoracle7627 Před rokem

    This was definitely a more fun explanation of lead hardness than my college professors gave 😊 Loved it!

  • @justawall5364
    @justawall5364 Před 2 lety

    Scott, thank you so much for making these videos. Not only are they incredibly informative, but they also always seem to make me smile
    You're the best, thanks again

  • @lizbellile7194
    @lizbellile7194 Před 2 lety

    I cannot tell you how thankful I am for this information, thank you so much Scott

  • @labonitagatita3241
    @labonitagatita3241 Před 2 lety

    This is such a wholesome video omfg

  • @nathanaelbaldelomar121
    @nathanaelbaldelomar121 Před 10 měsíci

    Something my art never thought me in 4 years of school, thank you

  • @1vonehrenkrook
    @1vonehrenkrook Před 2 lety

    You are a WEALTH of information and communicate SO WELL!!! Thank you!!!

  • @peanutmuffin7606
    @peanutmuffin7606 Před 2 lety +1

    The way you say butter is literally the most adorable thing I've ever heard an adult say

  • @Lulu-q
    @Lulu-q Před 2 lety +1

    This was so helpful and it’s the first time I have ever heard it explained simply enough for anyone to understand. Thanks!

  • @sinner9192
    @sinner9192 Před 2 lety

    My art teacher always taught it was H pencils being lighter - better for a barebones sketch, while B pencils were better for adding details and depth.

  • @rain0rain370
    @rain0rain370 Před 2 lety

    exactly what i needed! you really do listen to your audience! love it!!

  • @JustLuckyDucky
    @JustLuckyDucky Před 2 lety

    This was sooooooo helpful! I always preferred B pencils (usually 4b or 6b) but my drawings were always so soft and smeared a lot. It turns out I should have been using H pencils and got hooked on 4H and I'm happy with my results. Thanks for clearing this up. Stay awesome! ♥️

  • @Aspen_thee_rodent
    @Aspen_thee_rodent Před 2 lety

    I love how you said “butter” and the joke you made!

  • @iamcreative9299
    @iamcreative9299 Před 2 lety +1

    Smooth like butter...✨💜

  • @QT3.1415
    @QT3.1415 Před rokem +1

    Now I finally understand the difference between them. It’s so silly that B stands for „Butter“ but it’s the most effective way to tell anyone because it is so silly that you will remember it

  • @ArckDesign
    @ArckDesign Před 2 lety

    Essentially correct. The h pencils are usually use for light sketches to erase easily when going over it or something along that line. The b gradients is all about shading and making a master piece.

  • @autobahnexperience
    @autobahnexperience Před 2 lety

    Hey Scott, I just gotta say; thank you so much for inspiring me to actively draw more.
    You’ve helped me so much with my motivation it’s ridiculous. Really. Thank you so very much.

  • @o0Daisy0o
    @o0Daisy0o Před 2 lety

    I always considered the B to stand for Blending/Blendable pencils. They are so satisfying to use!

  • @JustMeAPotatoe
    @JustMeAPotatoe Před 2 lety

    My favorite pencil is the 3b. It's soft enough for drawings and doesn't smudge too much if I decide to write with it. So it definitely is a perfect all-rounder for me :)

  • @vicky_artz_studio
    @vicky_artz_studio Před rokem

    Black & Hard Black is my all time favorite pencil types..!! ❤️💯

  • @olsamthememegodbicyclechin

    2b and 3b is the best for lines, and 6b is the best for shading no more debait needed

  • @racapinang
    @racapinang Před 2 lety +1

    Can you make a playlist containing all Everything you want to know? That'll be helpful

  • @aminruhul724
    @aminruhul724 Před 2 lety

    I think you explained it very wonderful in 1 minutes
    Keep up scott

  • @gwensimmons_gigi1629
    @gwensimmons_gigi1629 Před 2 lety +1

    Well explained!! 😃👍🏾 Blending stick or blending stump or tortillon…

  • @welcometothechaos_corm
    @welcometothechaos_corm Před 2 lety +1

    you just explained that so much better than my art teacher ever did

  • @KenyaAMoore
    @KenyaAMoore Před 2 lety

    Yu explaind it very well. I have not gotten many H pencils. But that made it make way more sense..
    Changes are coming in my art soon.

  • @pizofsoda
    @pizofsoda Před 2 lety

    That's a great explanation, art teachers would make a whole 2 hour lesson

  • @erinm5711
    @erinm5711 Před 2 lety

    Your content is educational AND makes me smile, 8 billion out of 10, delightful

  • @skully3633
    @skully3633 Před 2 lety

    I never thought i would [ HAVE ] to use your videos for my art (I'll use it for your use but no where else really explained it well enough ) thank you for being here for my junior art y9ull help me in the long run

  • @afterimage1993
    @afterimage1993 Před 2 lety

    I personally love it use 2h for a sketch, and guidelines and 2b, 4b, and 6b for other things.

  • @babayaga3682
    @babayaga3682 Před 2 lety

    Could you do a series showing different styles in a single sketchbook? It would be really entertaining!

  • @alonelytrex3700
    @alonelytrex3700 Před rokem

    You explained it very well! I had a hard time understanding before this. Thanks!

  • @sormehsahabi3131
    @sormehsahabi3131 Před 2 lety

    i have gone to art school for three years
    in these three years i haven't been able to understand the difference very well
    finally with your wonderful explnation i was able to

  • @emilyfogerty6438
    @emilyfogerty6438 Před 2 lety

    I dunno why, but the way you said "Buttah" was just so dang adorable!!

  • @jeanlapoint8297
    @jeanlapoint8297 Před rokem

    I love your explanation! “Buttah” says it all!!

  • @JoanieBC
    @JoanieBC Před 2 lety

    You nailed the explanation, Scott. Not so different from how my art teacher explained it to me eons ago.

  • @x_rouxi_ian_x4804
    @x_rouxi_ian_x4804 Před 2 lety

    Got these pencils at an exchange gift with a good quality color pencils. I did notice this (never tried to blend it though) and it was pretty cool to have these as a beginner. Probably best gifts I had.

  • @eminekomimi44
    @eminekomimi44 Před 2 lety

    This is such a simple way to put it

  • @sweets2ar
    @sweets2ar Před 2 lety +1

    Fun fact the difference in softness is the amount of clay and graphite in the pencil! The more clay in the pencil the softer/lighter it is, and the more graphite the harder/darker! Stay amazing y’all 🥰

  • @Eldenribg
    @Eldenribg Před 2 lety

    Wasn’t into to art but I still watched him now I am big in art huge inspiration

  • @BRuiz-cd9bh
    @BRuiz-cd9bh Před 2 lety

    I always thought B meant blend, but honestly buttah is much better and easier to remember, thanks Scott