Faber-Castell Compressed Charcoal Sticks are the blackest drawing material that can be produced; very deep, intense black. The oil-free sticks are produced from a mixture of soot and clay that glide softly over paper without scratching or breaking. They rub and smudge easily, and can be erased without difficulty and repeatedly overlaid. Packs of 3 sticks available in Soft and Medium hardnesses.
Faber-Castell Compressed Charcoal Sticks are the blackest drawing material that can be produced; very deep, intense black. The oil-free sticks are produced from a mixture of soot and clay that glide softly over paper without scratching or breaking. They rub and smudge easily, and can be erased without difficulty and repeatedly overlaid. Packs of 3 sticks available in Soft and Medium hardnesses.
Faber-Castell Compressed Charcoal Sticks are the blackest drawing material that can be produced; very deep, intense black. The oil-free sticks are produced from a mixture of soot and clay that glide softly over paper without scratching or breaking. They rub and smudge easily, and can be erased without difficulty and repeatedly overlaid. Packs of 3 sticks available in Soft and Medium hardnesses.
Faber-Castell Compressed Charcoal Sticks are the blackest drawing material that can be produced; very deep, intense black. The oil-free sticks are produced from a mixture of soot and clay that glide softly over paper without scratching or breaking. They rub and smudge easily, and can be erased without difficulty and repeatedly overlaid. Packs of 3 sticks available in Soft and Medium hardnesses.
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Faber-Castell Smooth Pitt Compressed Charcoal Stick, Soft – Blister Pack of 3, (18-129997)
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Faber Pitt Charcoal Compressed Soft Pack 3
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Faber Castell Pitt Compressed Charcoal Sticks - Soft 3pc
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Faber-Castell Compressed Charcoal set of 3 | Artists Charcoal Sticks and Pencils for Drawing Soft
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originally posted on dickblick.com
I usually get Conte compressed charcoal, but they come in only packs of 12 here. Budget didn't allow me to go whole hog on those, so I decided to try the Faber-Castells, and I'm glad I did! (Price-wise PER stick, these are a bit less than the Conte. Neither brand is cheap, but the quality is obvious.)I do gestural and mixed media drawings, using compressed charcoals both dry and wet (for washes or by dipping the stick in water to create "inky" lines), and prefer the darkest black available. Faber-Castell's "extra-soft" really delivers! Dry, they lay down rich, deep lines that are easily blendable, and you can achieve smooth strokes or more textured lines by varying the pressure of your application. Dipping the tip of the stick into water (or applying to a wet ... MoreI usually get Conte compressed charcoal, but they come in only packs of 12 here. Budget didn't allow me to go whole hog on those, so I decided to try the Faber-Castells, and I'm glad I did! (Price-wise PER stick, these are a bit less than the Conte. Neither brand is cheap, but the quality is obvious.)I do gestural and mixed media drawings, using compressed charcoals both dry and wet (for washes or by dipping the stick in water to create "inky" lines), and prefer the darkest black available. Faber-Castell's "extra-soft" really delivers! Dry, they lay down rich, deep lines that are easily blendable, and you can achieve smooth strokes or more textured lines by varying the pressure of your application. Dipping the tip of the stick into water (or applying to a wet surface) creates the most beautiful, blackest black.The "extra-soft" is true to their name, as they do wear down quickly and will crumble or break with more aggressive use. I'm back to buy the "soft" and "medium," which I hope won't be as delicate. (This is where the Conte compressed charcoal #3B has a slight advantage: sturdier.)
originally posted on jerrysartarama.com
I use these in my studio and recommend them as the best to my college drawing students. Rich black that goes down well. Love them!
originally posted on dickblick.com
They are nice to use, use it for my darkest values.
| Product dimensions | 5.72 x 20.96 x 0.64 cm; 18.14 Grams |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
| Closure | Snap |
| Ink Colour | Black |
| Special feature | Pre Sharpened |
Faber-Castell Smooth Pitt Compressed Charcoal Stick, Soft – Blister Pack of 3, (18-129997)
Free delivery
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
Faber Pitt Charcoal Compressed Soft Pack 3
Delivery $9.90
Faber Castell Pitt Compressed Charcoal Sticks - Soft 3pc
Delivery between 20–27 May $8.27
Faber Castell Pitt Compressed Charcoal Sticks Soft
Delivery between 18–22 May $8.77
Faber-Castell Compressed Charcoal set of 3 | Artists Charcoal Sticks and Pencils for Drawing Soft
Free delivery
I usually get Conte compressed charcoal, but they come in only packs of 12 here. Budget didn't allow me to go whole hog on those, so I decided to try the Faber-Castells, and I'm glad I did! (Price-wise PER stick, these are a bit less than the Conte. Neither brand is cheap, but the quality is obvious.)I do gestural and mixed media drawings, using compressed charcoals both dry and wet (for washes or by dipping the stick in water to create "inky" lines), and prefer the darkest black available. Faber-Castell's "extra-soft" really delivers! Dry, they lay down rich, deep lines that are easily blendable, and you can achieve smooth strokes or more textured lines by varying the pressure of your application. Dipping the tip of the stick into water (or applying to a wet ... MoreI usually get Conte compressed charcoal, but they come in only packs of 12 here. Budget didn't allow me to go whole hog on those, so I decided to try the Faber-Castells, and I'm glad I did! (Price-wise PER stick, these are a bit less than the Conte. Neither brand is cheap, but the quality is obvious.)I do gestural and mixed media drawings, using compressed charcoals both dry and wet (for washes or by dipping the stick in water to create "inky" lines), and prefer the darkest black available. Faber-Castell's "extra-soft" really delivers! Dry, they lay down rich, deep lines that are easily blendable, and you can achieve smooth strokes or more textured lines by varying the pressure of your application. Dipping the tip of the stick into water (or applying to a wet surface) creates the most beautiful, blackest black.The "extra-soft" is true to their name, as they do wear down quickly and will crumble or break with more aggressive use. I'm back to buy the "soft" and "medium," which I hope won't be as delicate. (This is where the Conte compressed charcoal #3B has a slight advantage: sturdier.)
I use these in my studio and recommend them as the best to my college drawing students. Rich black that goes down well. Love them!
They are nice to use, use it for my darkest values.
Love this charcoal, it gets a lot blacker than the General's compressed charcoal and feels smoother. It also has a slightly warmer tone.#sweepstakes
I just purchased several different brands of compressed charcoal in my search for a bold and expressive one, and the Faber-Castell soft and extra soft are by far one of my favorites. It produces some of the smoothest and deepest blacks (not dark grey which some brands are) which is perfect for bold charcoal sketches I have been working on. This is definitely one I will order more of in the future!
First time using charcoal sticks and I fell in love with these! Perfect for filling in large spaces and versatility in its value with the right pressure applied. Can get very dark tones from it and it blend beautifully!#sweepstakes
These are great for getting the lines down before painting, for sketching, mark making.
I've been to art school & have used so many brands & types of charcoals for many years. Nothing beats this compressed charcoal.
I use this product for my art class and its amazing. I have never drawn using this type of charcoal before but making gestures with these are so fun.
needed this to recreate some artist work, and it was perfect!! usually charcoal breaks when doing some work of mine, but this one is very reliable and didn’t break once! highly recommend
| Product dimensions | 5.72 x 20.96 x 0.64 cm; 18.14 Grams |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
| Closure | Snap |
| Ink Colour | Black |
| Special feature | Pre Sharpened |
