Conte a Paris Fusian Charcoal Pencils

With a history rooted in centuries of artistic tradition, Conté à Paris Fusain Charcoal Pencils offer the perfect balance of control, intensity and blendability. Crafted in France and made with fine, uniform-grain charcoal, these pencils produce a dry, dense rendering in a rich, intense black – ideal for everything from quick gesture sketches to carefully sculpted forms.

Unlike traditional charcoal sticks, the pencil format allows for precise, clean lines without the mess, making them easy to handle and perfect for both studio and on-the-go use. The strong, break-resistant core ensures durability, while the smooth laydown blends effortlessly with Sanguine and Sepia pencils to introduce warm, nuanced tones into your work.

Recommended for life drawing, figure studies, and tonal sketches, these pencils allow you to “grasp the masses” – laying down flat greys, building contrast, and sculpting the overall form of your subject.

Features:

• Intense, matte black finish with smooth application

• Compatible with Sanguine, Sepia and other sketching pencils

• Easy to blend and shade for tonal depth

• Cleaner to use than traditional charcoal – doesn’t dirty hands

• Durable and break-resistant core for easy transport

• Made in France using high-quality materials

• Grades: H, HB, B, 2B

• Pencil dimensions: 176.5 mm length, 8.5 mm diameter, 4 mm lead

Capture form, contrast and character with the elegance and tradition of Conté à Paris Fusain Charcoal Pencils – a timeless essential in any artist’s sketching kit.