General Pencil Compressed Charcoal Sticks

General Pencil Compressed Charcoal Sticks (White, Soft Assorted) are extra-smooth, opaque sketching sticks. Typically sold in packs of 4, they are non-toxic, made in the USA, and are ideal for adding brilliant highlights, blending, and creating intense contrast on toned or dark paper.

Key Features
Versatile Application: Excellent for stump drawings, light effects, and blending. The soft assortment glides smoothly and layers beautifully over dark charcoal or graphite.
Shape & Control: These sticks can be used flat for broad shading or sharpened to a point for fine details using a sandpaper block or handheld sharpener.
Paper Compatibility: Highly pigmented, providing opaque marks that pop vividly on black, grey, or brown drawing paper.

Usage Tips
Avoid Electric Sharpeners: These sticks are soft and dense. You should use a manual, handheld sharpener or a sandpaper block exclusively, as they will clog electric sharpeners.
Pair with Kneaded Erasers: You can push and manipulate the white charcoal easily with a kneaded eraser to create highlights or soften transitions.