Are harder pencils better for shading in drawing?

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H stands for “hard”, meaning the lead core is on the harder side of the spectrum and will make lighter marks. H pencils are good for sketching, light shading and precision work since hard pencils can keep their point sharper for longer.
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Harder pencils are better for darker shading and brings good look for the drawing.
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H stands for “hard”, meaning the lead core is on the harder side of the spectrum and will make lighter marks. H pencils are good for sketching, light shading and precision work since hard pencils can keep their point sharper for longer.
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While the softer B pencils (6B and up) are generally considered the best for shading, there's no reason to discount the harder H pencils,
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