Pencil (graphite) vs. ink drawings, what has more detail, etc.

 This site has at least some answers: https://artmagazine.net/drawing/pencil-vs-ink/

quotes below:

pencil:

There are masters who work in graphite alone, creating atmospheric, high-contrast, incredibly detailed pieces that rival oil paintings.

The beauty of pencil lies in its subtlety. You can whisper with it—draw hair-thin lines, faint shadows, gentle gradients.  

Pencil is great for REALISM. 

ink:

Mistakes? They became part of the piece. Imperfections? They added character. Ink taught me to embrace the rawness of the process.

Ink is great for sharp contrasts and certain styles (and reprinting). 

So... yeah I think pencil might actually give you more detail. But the inability to put down pure black always feels like it is holding you back a little. And erasing feels... kind of impossible when you are doing serious work. I guess if you draw super light it can erase (with a good eraser). 

Don't forget, it's pretty great to use both. 

• start with pencil, then go over it with in.

OR

• do ink, and shade with pencil