Derwent Charcoal Pencils are a glossy black barrel pencil with an innovative red angled stripe to easily identify the range of pencil. Made from natural charcoal particles, mixed with the finest clays and encased in round cedar wood barrels, charcoal pencils are the ideal medium for studies and finished drawings. Soft, powdery pencils that offer a rich range of tones from the deepest black to the most delicate grey. A wide variety of techniques are possible from the gentlest of rubbing to broad coverage and bold lines. The broad, round barrel is comfortable in the hand, allowing easy movement with maximum control. Manufactured from the finest quality materials, the strip gives extra smooth performance for professional results. Cardboard tub contains an assortment of 72 Charcoal pencils in three grades - Light, Medium & Dark.