Originally Posted by
inklord
From what you write, you might already have reached the pinnacle! The only real direct alternative to Lumographs are the green Faber-Castell series 9000 and NOS E. Faber EBONY and Lyra.
If you like a silky-grainy rather than slick feel, you could try Lyra REMBRANDT Carbon pencils (series 308). The Faber-Castell 9000 series also comes in a "Jumbo" format measuring 9.5 mm from flat to flat rather than the customary 7 mm for a more substantial grip, which I like.
The new Blackwings are Blackwing only in packaging/design, not in lead quality.
If you can get a hold of old red Faber-Castell stenography/shorthand pencils (A.W. Faber-Castell "Faber 6" No. 7457), those are the best of the best for plain writing or line drawing (not nuanced drawing or shading, though)
Another alternative in an altogether different direction are all-graphite pencils like the Lyra TITAN - no wood casing, just a 7 mm lacquered lead... have fun!
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