Pressed Charcoal stick Grafitas 8 mm x 94 mm, Medium hardness (200-14116)

Pressed Charcoal stick Grafitas 8 mm x 94 mm, Medium hardness is a drawing medium made for controlled tonal work. The stick has an 8 mm diameter and 94 mm length, offering a balance between coverage and precision. Its medium hardness formulation provides consistent dark strokes, smooth shading transitions and reliable erasure behavior, making it suitable for a variety of sketching and tonal rendering techniques.

Advantages

The pressed charcoal delivers uniform lines and even shading with reduced dust compared to loose charcoal. Its medium hardness offers a stable core that resists breakage while still allowing rich, deep tones. The shape and size provide comfortable handling for both detailed work and broader mark-making, and the material responds predictably to blending and lifting tools.

Suitable for

• Figure studies and life drawing
• Landscape sketches and atmospheric shading
• Preliminary compositional studies for paintings
• Illustration and expressive mark-making
• Art classes and student practice sessions

Key specifications

• Diameter: 8 mm
• Length: 94 mm
• Hardness: Medium
• Form: Pressed charcoal stick
• Color: Natural charcoal black suitable for tonal ranges

How to use

Use the pressed charcoal stick directly on drawing paper, sketchbooks or toned surfaces. Apply with varying pressure to achieve a range of values from light gray to deep black. For fine lines, use the tip of the stick; for broader areas, use the side. Blend tones with a stump, tortillon or soft cloth and lift highlights with a kneaded eraser. Secure finished work with an appropriate fixative to reduce smudging.

Usage recommendations

Store the stick flat or in a protective sleeve to prevent breakage. Test on scrap paper to determine the best pressure and blending approach for your surface. Use paper with enough tooth to hold the charcoal particles for improved control and layering.