General Pencil Company: Charcoal Pencil Kit (#557BP) – 5 Piece Set

Create dramatic contrasts, smooth tonal shading, and striking highlights with the General Pencil Company Charcoal Pencil Kit (#557BP).

Handcrafted in the USA using sustained-yield incense cedar wood, this versatile 5-piece artist kit includes three classic black charcoal pencils in varying hardness degrees, General's iconic Charcoal White® pencil, and an extra-large kneaded eraser. Ideal for portraiture, life drawing, value mapping, and sketching on toned paper.

What's Included in the 5-Piece Kit:

• 3x Black Charcoal Pencils: 2B (Medium), 4B (Soft), and 6B (Extra Soft) for a full range of tonal values and deep shadow work.
• 1x Charcoal White® Pencil (#558): Ideal for adding bold highlights, blending, and detail accents on dark or toned paper.
• 1x General's Kneaded Eraser (#138E): Malleable eraser for shaping fine point details and lifting charcoal dust without leaving residue.

Key Features:

• Complete Tonal Range: Seamlessly transition from delicate line work to intense, velvety darks and vibrant white highlights.
• Carbo-Welded Cores: Specially bonded leads resist snapping under pressure during drawing and sharpening.
• Sustained-Yield Cedar Casing: Premium cedar wood allows for effortless sharpening with standard art sharpeners or craft knives.

Product Specifications:

• Contents: 5-Piece Blister Pack (4 Pencils, 1 Kneaded Eraser)
• Brand: General Pencil Company
• Manufacturer Part Number: #557BP
• UPC / Barcode: 044974557009
• Made in USA

Shipped carefully in protective packaging from Victoria, Australia.