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

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  • @ssavaart
    @ssavaart  2 ปีที่แล้ว +628

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

    • @hughes773
      @hughes773 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @katarzynakozakiewicz4760
      @katarzynakozakiewicz4760 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @drakynoch
      @drakynoch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@katarzynakozakiewicz4760 omg! Please explain? Pretty please?

    • @drakynoch
      @drakynoch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @hughes773
      @hughes773 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@drakynoch thank you I give it a try

  • @ace0f.his.h3art
    @ace0f.his.h3art 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6587

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

  • @MrBepo.
    @MrBepo. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2244

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

  • @lavenderlylin
    @lavenderlylin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3621

    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  2 ปีที่แล้ว +376

      Ha ha

    • @EmeraldCrafts130
      @EmeraldCrafts130 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      I love the little different unique things different creators on TH-cam 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 TH-camrs I watch.

    • @allieb8158
      @allieb8158 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      SAME!!😆🙌🏻

    • @kayleighbaker7802
      @kayleighbaker7802 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It is quite good, and I love it.

    • @SkyLimit101
      @SkyLimit101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@EmeraldCrafts130 omg those guys are awesome!

  • @sqralenz
    @sqralenz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +411

    B is for ✨buttah✨

  • @slimetank394
    @slimetank394 2 ปีที่แล้ว +742

    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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@jayna3400 that is a good point.

    • @teiyeyia
      @teiyeyia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @thetunebella6675
    @thetunebella6675 2 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    ✨BUTTAH✨ thanks Scott

  • @kariele7952
    @kariele7952 2 ปีที่แล้ว +122

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

  • @Krizzle_
    @Krizzle_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +193

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

  • @gothiccprince
    @gothiccprince 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Clay?

    • @gothiccprince
      @gothiccprince 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mybigyear yes.

    • @mybigyear
      @mybigyear 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gothiccprince can you explain it please

    • @gothiccprince
      @gothiccprince 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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."

  • @fueledbypaintwater
    @fueledbypaintwater 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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  2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

  • @Bevoslav
    @Bevoslav 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had to read that a couple times to realize

  • @aRaccB
    @aRaccB 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    This honestly was a blessing I always get them confused 😭

  • @Joeypartharmony
    @Joeypartharmony 2 ปีที่แล้ว +97

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

    • @crazysasha1374
      @crazysasha1374 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yay hugs!
      I love hugs!

    • @weee2861
      @weee2861 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hugs coming your way💛💛💛

  • @gorillaz2d103
    @gorillaz2d103 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @verovero1496
      @verovero1496 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      i knew i wasn’t the only one that thought of that song 😁

    • @ooriginalkawaipotato3840
      @ooriginalkawaipotato3840 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@verovero1496 ofc not🤚✨

  • @lazypanda6023
    @lazypanda6023 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @angelrauwane9968
    @angelrauwane9968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

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

    • @iamcreative9299
      @iamcreative9299 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @potterheadandarmy6162
      @potterheadandarmy6162 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @or1gam1y0da9
      @or1gam1y0da9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @funwithus1885
      @funwithus1885 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @an_awkward_crybaby
      @an_awkward_crybaby ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I got that superstar glow so ooh~

  • @krispy7kremeyummy130
    @krispy7kremeyummy130 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @SuspiciousToilet24
    @SuspiciousToilet24 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks needed that

    • @Someone-db7sn
      @Someone-db7sn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol about to comment that

  • @majakojawygrywa
    @majakojawygrywa 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +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!

  • @DaTrashArtist_AB
    @DaTrashArtist_AB 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @lukedoglt
    @lukedoglt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @jenky0182
    @jenky0182 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @webbio3598
    @webbio3598 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Thatonekidwhopaints
    @Thatonekidwhopaints 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    2B or not 2B
    - Scott Christian Sava

  • @STAYYGOLDPONYBOY
    @STAYYGOLDPONYBOY 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i will personally start calling B “Best for blending”

  • @BerryFoodie
    @BerryFoodie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @rigallyworm
    @rigallyworm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

  • @dragonking986
    @dragonking986 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS THEY ALWAYS HELP ME WITH MY ART

  • @persephonesodapop9103
    @persephonesodapop9103 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @fqirydolled
    @fqirydolled 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @joemama2012
    @joemama2012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @acm888
    @acm888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +576

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

    • @ssavaart
      @ssavaart  2 ปีที่แล้ว +98

      Done!

    • @artwalex428
      @artwalex428 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      you did it!! :D

    • @acm888
      @acm888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@ssavaart omg 😱 so awesome thank u 😂☺️

    • @acm888
      @acm888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@artwalex428 yeah how awesome !!!

    • @anansart8331
      @anansart8331 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Congrats

  • @allisonvacek2383
    @allisonvacek2383 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @breezixmyguy
    @breezixmyguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @lolli_popples
    @lolli_popples 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @TheWeirdArtistt
    @TheWeirdArtistt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @Jorjadudick
    @Jorjadudick ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @sophieblee
    @sophieblee 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @emileerhyne7283
    @emileerhyne7283 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @ashers.hangout
    @ashers.hangout 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @DemiboyDeku
    @DemiboyDeku 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Lenii_0-0
    @Lenii_0-0 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @tgarza521
    @tgarza521 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @justawall5364
    @justawall5364 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @1vonehrenkrook
    @1vonehrenkrook 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @bookcityinc.studios3094
    @bookcityinc.studios3094 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes he finally explains the difference between different pencil sizes

  • @rain0rain370
    @rain0rain370 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @gyatak200
    @gyatak200 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like you for not being pretentious artist.

  • @autobahnexperience
    @autobahnexperience 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @funisinfinite.
    @funisinfinite. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @lukemckay8429
    @lukemckay8429 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @kevinthe2nd73
    @kevinthe2nd73 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Scott just made me a better artist today!

  • @LunaNatz
    @LunaNatz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @MyCatMyca
    @MyCatMyca ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the way you say butter 😆🧈

  • @peanutmuffin7606
    @peanutmuffin7606 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @thedragonoracle7627
    @thedragonoracle7627 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @lemondropcentral14
    @lemondropcentral14 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @Lulu-q
    @Lulu-q 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @JustLuckyDucky
    @JustLuckyDucky 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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! ♥️

    • @ssavaart
      @ssavaart  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm so glad!

  • @Wolfram_Petanu
    @Wolfram_Petanu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love this guy he's so wholesome

  • @aminruhul724
    @aminruhul724 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @labonitagatita3241
    @labonitagatita3241 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is such a wholesome video omfg

  • @TheVillageIdiot829
    @TheVillageIdiot829 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @lizbellile7194
    @lizbellile7194 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @hollysterland
    @hollysterland 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You answered that question better than anyone ever could 💓

  • @olsamthememegodbicyclechin
    @olsamthememegodbicyclechin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @racapinang
    @racapinang 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @emilyfogerty6438
    @emilyfogerty6438 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @vicky_artz_studio
    @vicky_artz_studio ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @erinm5711
    @erinm5711 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ArckDesign
    @ArckDesign 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @JenTheTG
    @JenTheTG 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Honestly a pretty sweet break down

  • @skully3633
    @skully3633 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @catto4631
    @catto4631 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @katisme
    @katisme 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @sinner9192
    @sinner9192 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @immortalbucket136
    @immortalbucket136 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @gwensimmons_gigi1629
    @gwensimmons_gigi1629 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Aspen_thee_rodent
    @Aspen_thee_rodent 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @lillmama315
    @lillmama315 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my God. I just love watching your videos. I'm positive your family just loves you ❤️ them and anyone who's met you! You have such a great personality. Thank you 😊

  • @itzmeolivia
    @itzmeolivia 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The way you said “BUTTAH” was so adorable haha! 😆

  • @babayaga3682
    @babayaga3682 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @QT3.1415
    @QT3.1415 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @nathanaelbaldelomar121
    @nathanaelbaldelomar121 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @iamcreative9299
    @iamcreative9299 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Smooth like butter...✨💜

  • @welcometothechaos_corm
    @welcometothechaos_corm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @JustMeAPotatoe
    @JustMeAPotatoe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 :)

  • @alonelytrex3700
    @alonelytrex3700 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @o0Daisy0o
    @o0Daisy0o 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jeanlapoint8297
    @jeanlapoint8297 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @KenyaAMoore
    @KenyaAMoore 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @maryssketchbook
    @maryssketchbook 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is really helpful 👍 I love your art style so much you inspire me so much and you have such useful tips I love your videos

  • @Eldenribg
    @Eldenribg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @JoanieBC
    @JoanieBC 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Gary_TheHead
    @Gary_TheHead 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now I know what HB stands for 🙂 thank you

  • @BRuiz-cd9bh
    @BRuiz-cd9bh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @afterimage1993
    @afterimage1993 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @isa-ii8mx
    @isa-ii8mx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching B pencils blend is better than therapy, it's so soothing.