Firm charcoal in soft, medium, and hard grades for controlled mark-making; graphite blocks in 2B, 4B, and 6B for seamless gradations; and sepia tones in russet brown, light brown, and dark brown for warm monochromatic studies. Each set contains two blocks per grade, giving you backups of frequently used values.

The broad surface area lets you cover newsprint or bristol quickly with the side, then rotate to an edge for linear definition. These blocks excel on heavily textured surfaces where pencil points would catch and skip, the larger contact area maintains consistent coverage across tooth. Sepia tones warm up figure studies and landscape sketches with earth-based hues that feel more organic than straight graphite. Firm charcoal grades provide control without the mess of vine charcoal while still allowing finger blending and eraser lifting. Build atmospheric drawings or block in compositional studies with tools designed for coverage rather than detail.