The brow pencil has too much red in it & it just doesn't suit my dark brown hair. The pressing harder thing just doesn't seem to work as you don't get a natural look if you have to press too hard.
have you tried the new brow gel pencil from Laura Geller? we got one in the TVS before last and it is great! It is supposed to be a universal colour but it is def a dark brown (like the IT one it was supposed to be how hard you press etc.) It is really easy and quick so i immediately bought another from Ebay. I see that Q are now selling it as a double pack and in more colours.