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When sketching, I find it really helpful to use several different pencil hardnesses.
Of course you definitely don't have to use different pencils for your drawings. Just a regular HB is just as great. But sometimes adding more variety can put some interest in your drawings.
I usually use 4H for the base sketch. This consists of simple shapes that kind of outline where the parts of my character will be located. Then I use HB for the general details. Next I use B for defining those details more and then 3B for the heavy outlines and shadows. Here are some more close up examples:
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