One of the oldest and most traditional drawing tools, charcoal is basically carbonized wood – so for a truly authentic result, why not use charcoal as nature intended?

Derwent Compressed Charcoal is a block of pure charcoal. Use the side for broad sweeping strokes or the ends to create finer lines. You can also use it with our other charcoal products to create various charcoal effects in your art.

Derwent Compressed Charcoal is a chunky block of pure charcoal. It’s great for using with our other charcoal products, or try it on its own for wide sweeping strokes using its side or the end for finer lines. If it’s really fine detail you’re after, try the Derwent Charcoal pencils, and for just a hint of colour, there’s Derwent Tinted Charcoal. What a great family!

Features

• Compressed charcoal produces an even, smooth and intense black stroke.
• It is made by mixing charcoal and clay, pressing it in a mould and then burning it.
• 8 mm diameter, 94 mm length.
• Easy to blend colours, can be mixed and layered to create an infinite range of hues and tints.
• Firm, consistent texture produces minimal dusting.
• Round shape is ideal for both fine detail and broad, expressive strokes.
• They are versatile and can be used dry or mixed with other media.