The Inart No. 3 123x8mm Blending Stump (119999035) has an 8mm intermediate tip, balancing the precision of finer blending stumps with the speed of work of wider ones, making it the most versatile size in the range for everyday drawing. It is suitable for blending graphite, charcoal or dry pastel and creating smooth gradations between light and shadow areas, covering medium-sized areas without the slowness of working only with the finest tip or the lack of control of a wider blending stump. The pressed paper body remains firm during use and can be sharpened with fine sandpaper to renew the tip as it wears down with regular use. It is suitable for drawing students and amateur artists looking for a single blending stump for most everyday situations, reserving the extreme sizes in the range for very specific details or larger backgrounds.