What's the best pencil for drawing and the best pen for calligraphy?

Fancy" pencils arent really neccesary but they will help with your problem of it not always looking smooth. My go to brand is Prismacolor. Crayons will get the job done but if you draw/color frequently it's worth the investment to buy higher quality pencils.

And there isn't any "proper" way to use your pencils. You have to just find what way works best for you. Practice practice practice, is my best advice.

And great work on your drawings!

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