Dynamic Depth with Every Stroke

SoHo Compressed Charcoal offers a powerful combination of richness and control, making it a must-have for artists who love working with expressive black-and-white media. Created by mixing powdered charcoal with a binder and pressing it into solid sticks, this charcoal is designed for versatility—capable of producing everything from delicate lines to bold, dramatic shading.

Smooth and blendable, it allows for a full range of tonal values and textures, easily transitioning from light smudges to deep, velvety blacks. Its water-soluble nature adds even more flexibility, letting you activate the charcoal with a wet brush to create soft wash effects and painterly layers. Whether you're sketching, building value studies, or experimenting with mixed media, SoHo Compressed Charcoal responds beautifully to every technique.

Key Features

• Made from powdered charcoal and binder, compressed into sticks
• Smooth laydown with excellent tonal range
• Easily blended and water-soluble for wash effects
• Allows for both precision and broad coverage

Perfect For

• Sketching and gestural drawing
• Still life and value studies
• Shading large areas or creating fine details
• Wash techniques using a wet brush
• Artists exploring both dry and wet charcoal effects