Cretacolor provides the perfect choice for all sketching and drawing applications.

Cretacolor's Graphite Pencils, Monolith Woodless pencils, Monolith Water-soluble Graphite, and Cretacolor Charcoal range from natural vine charcoal to the rich black lines of the Nero pencils.

Austria’s Cretacolor has been known throughout Europe for manufacturing the highest-quality drawing materials for two hundred years. They are credited with the invention of modern graphite lead. They have used their two centuries of experience to create the world's most comprehensive range of artist-quality drawing materials.

From traditional pencils, leads and sticks to the innovative woodless graphite monolith and water-soluble graphite pencils. In addition to producing top-of-the-line drawing tools for fine arts and graphic arts professionals, Cretacolor offers a complete line of drawing and drafting accessories: sharpeners, erasers, calligraphy supplies, blending sticks, and pen, lead and chalk holders.