KOH-I-NOOR wood charcoal pencil white — WIKR-975659, artist drawing and sketching tool

The KOH-I-NOOR wood charcoal pencil in white is a solid drawing medium enclosed in a traditional wooden casing, designed for adding highlights, refining details, and correcting dark areas on paper, board and mixed-media surfaces. This white charcoal pencil provides a matte, opaque mark that sits well over charcoal, graphite and toned papers, helping artists and restorers achieve controlled light accents and subtle tonal transitions.

Advantages

The pencil produces a reliable, consistent white line with good coverage and a soft texture that blends smoothly with other dry media. Its wooden barrel offers familiar sharpening and handling, while the pigment resists excessive dusting and preserves detail. The formulation allows layering and gentle smudging to integrate highlights into existing work without overpowering underlying tones.

Suitable for

• Adding highlights on charcoal and graphite drawings
• Sketching and detailing on toned or colored paper
• Restoration touch-ups and fine adjustments on paper-based artwork
• Mixed-media pieces where white accents are required

Key specifications

• Drawing medium: white wood charcoal core
• Casing: wooden barrel suitable for standard sharpeners
• Finish: matte, opaque white mark
• Compatibility: works over charcoal, graphite, pastel and toned papers
• Usability: blendable and layerable for controlled highlights

How to use

Sharpen the pencil with a suitable sharpener to expose a clean tip. Apply light pressure for soft, subtle highlights or increase pressure for more opaque coverage. Use a blending stump, finger or soft cloth to feather edges and create smooth transitions between light and dark areas. For restoration work, test application on an inconspicuous area or a similar sample to confirm compatibility with the substrate.

Usage recommendations

Store the pencil in a dry place away from extreme heat or humidity. When working on finished pieces, fixative may be used sparingly to reduce smudging; test fixative first on a sample to ensure it does not alter the appearance of layered media.