Classic Charcoal Pencils for Deep Blacks and Smooth Blending

General Pencil’s “Original” Charcoal Pencils are a timeless choice for artists seeking strong, expressive lines and a smooth, responsive drawing experience. Made with fine organic blacks, these pencils produce rich, intense marks perfect for sketching, shading, and building depth in a composition. Their oil-free formula ensures clean blending and layering, making them ideal for everything from quick studies to detailed renderings.

Encased in smooth cedar wood and pre-sharpened for immediate use, these handcrafted pencils offer both comfort and reliability. Whether you're working on portraits, still lifes, or gestural sketches, General’s Original Charcoal Pencils provide the control and richness needed to bring your work to life. Designed for artists of all levels, they’re a studio staple that delivers consistently bold results.

Key Features

• Made with fine organic blacks for intense, rich lines
• Oil-free formula allows for clean blending and shading
• Pre-sharpened and encased in smooth cedar wood
• Handcrafted in the USA with quality materials
• Consistent, dark application for expressive drawing

Perfect For

• Drawing, sketching, and shading techniques
• Portraits, figure studies, and still life work
• Artists who prefer a traditional, oil-free charcoal pencil
• Quick gesture sketches or detailed rendering
• Students, professionals, and hobbyists alike