General's - 957 Compressed Charcoal Squares
957 Compressed Charcoal Squares
Break squares into custom shapes for bold strokes and fine detail work
Dense, powdery charcoal compressed into squared sticks delivers both broad coverage and precise detail without the mess of traditional willow charcoal. General's processes these sticks to an exceptionally smooth consistency that releases pigment evenly across the paper, whether you're blocking in large forms with the flat edge or working fine details with a sanded point. The compressed format provides more control than loose charcoal while maintaining the rich, velvety blacks that make charcoal essential for dramatic figure studies and atmospheric landscapes.
Break sticks into smaller working pieces to access fresh edges and maintain the right size for your approach. The dense composition holds together during aggressive blending with stumps, tortillions, or chamois, letting you push pigment across the surface without crumbling or creating unwanted texture. Choose 2B for lighter values and preliminary sketches, 4B for general drawing work, or 6B for deep blacks and bold mark-making. Individual 2-stick packs let you stock up on your most-used grade, while the 4-stick assortment provides range for value exploration without committing to full quantities of each hardness.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- Extra smooth compressed charcoal formula
- Break into pieces for varied techniques
- Flat edge creates broad, bold strokes
- Sand to fine point for detail work
- Blends easily with paper stub or tortillion
- Available in 2B, 4B, and 6B grades
- Sold in 2-packs or 4-stick assorted pack
