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>>2145046
um, no, that isn't the same thing.

With the side of a pointed pencil lead you can't adjust the width of the line very well. It is also a problem with getting a line that is even and not accidently having scratches and darker lines from the tip or the other end. You also hold the pencil different. Other problem is pressure on the tip can break it, so accentuated lines can't be done securely.

With a customized point you can do accentuated lines which change width easier. Also shading using certain techniques works better.

See pic related. Few lines and all of them constantly change their width and value.