From my experience that shine only happens when you press really hard. Besides that I don't see what's wrong with using graphite for full pieces...

You can't just use the terms "solar system" and "universe" interchangeably.

As I said, I'm not trying to cheese-shame anyone. Just looks like a concerning amount

I mean I hate myself for even saying this... But sometimes you need a voice of reason. So here it goes, please don't down vote me :

I think that is way too much cheese for 6 people.