Soft for deep blacks and broad tonal areas, medium for general sketching and layering, hard for precise lines and lighter values. The charcoal itself draws creamy and intense, building rich blacks without the scratchy resistance that cheaper formulations produce.

Wood casing protects the charcoal core while allowing standard sharpening, giving you the fine points that stick charcoal can't maintain. This makes them ideal for combining techniques within a single drawing, switch from broad tonal work to detailed line work without changing tools. The charcoal erases cleanly when you need corrections or want to lift highlights from dark passages. Works across surfaces from sketch paper to canvas, adapting to quick studies or finished pieces. Each box contains twelve pencils, enough to work through multiple drawings while maintaining consistent results across your chosen grade.