With charcoal pencils and charcoal-like drawing pencils from brands such as Conté à Paris, Wolff's Carbon and General's Charcoal, you can create expressive line variations.
They are ideal for sketches and drawings on various surfaces – from paper and wood to canvas. Compared to graphite pencils, they produce a smooth, deep black, matte mark.
For large-scale work, you can also find Charcoal & Graphite Powder in our shop.
The General's Charcoal Pencil has been made in the USA using traditional methods since 1889. The core consists of willow charcoal and organic pigments and delivers deep, matte black tones with even application. Features Core made from willow charcoal and organic pigments Oil-free and blendable Cedar wood casing, sharpens easily Available in various hardness grades Also available in white Application Ideal for sketches, shading and expressive drawings. Suited to artists and illustrators working with traditional materials. For light corrections, we recommend a kneaded eraser.
The Wolff's Carbon Pencil combines the properties of charcoal and graphite. It produces rich, matte and deep black lines, ideal for detailed sketches, shading and illustrations. Features Blend of charcoal and graphite Deep black and matte Available in various hardness grades Application Ideal for detailed sketches, shading and illustrations. Suited to artists who want to combine bold black tones with the precision of a pencil. For light corrections, we recommend a kneaded eraser.
The Conté à Paris Pierre Noire charcoal pencil is made in France and has been popular with artists since the 18th century. The smooth core produces deep black, matte lines and suits a variety of surfaces, from rough or smooth paper to canvas. Features Soft, smooth core for deep black, matte lines Thick core for versatile stroke variations Versatile use on paper and canvas Available in various hardness grades Application Ideal for sketches, shading and expressive drawings. Suited to artists and illustrators working with traditional materials. For light corrections, we recommend a kneaded eraser. Note: This pencil is too wide for most sharpeners. We recommend sharpening the wood and core with a knife or a razor blade. A sanding block can also be used for the core.
General's Compressed Charcoal consists of finely ground willow charcoal and a binding agent. The mixture is pressed into stable blocks and delivers rich, expressive lines as well as large-area shading. Features Finely ground willow charcoal with binding agent Stable block form Matte black application, intense and blendable Also available in white Application Ideal for expressive lines, large-area shading and bold sketches. Suited to artists and illustrators working with traditional materials. For light corrections, we recommend a kneaded eraser.
The General's White Charcoal Pencil from the USA is the white variant of the classic Charcoal Pencil. Ideal for highlights, light accents and contrasts on dark or toned paper. Features White core made from organic pigments Cedar wood casing, sharpens easily Also available in black in various hardness grades Application Ideal for highlights and light accents on dark paper. Suited for sketches, portraits and mixed-media work.
General's White Compressed Charcoal consists of finely ground charcoal and a binding agent, pressed into stable blocks. Ideal for highlights and contrasts on dark or toned paper. Features White pigment mass with binding agent Stable block form Also available in black Application Ideal for highlights, light accents and contrasts on dark paper. Suited for bold sketches and mixed-media work.
