So, I feel like starting this so new artists don't have to do all the research I did to select supplies. I will list mainly traditional supplies, but several versions of software will be listed.
PENCILS
Pencils come in different material, size, hardness, texture, and even hand grip preferences. The scale goes as follows; 10H,9H,8H,7H,6H,5H,4H,3H,2H,H,F,HB,B,2B,3B,4B,5B,6B,7B,8B,9B,and 10B. 10H is the hardest, 10B is softest, and HB is most common. Materials range from Conte, to Graphite, to Pastel, and Charcoal. Conte was made as a substitute for Graphite, Which was made with part Graphite and Part Wax, so it is also considered a crayon