# GENERAL'S Charcoal Drawing Set, White/Black, 5-Piece Kit | Conforms to ASTM D4236 **Brand:** GENERAL'S **SKU:** gnp9992 **ASIN:** B000KGCUSE **Canonical URL:** https://crowcrowcrow.com/p/generals-charcoal-drawing-set-white-black-pencils-eraser-321742/gnp9992 **Category:** home-kitchen **Availability:** in_stock **Price (INR, all-inclusive):** ₹1,019 **Discount:** 27% **Customer rating:** 4.70/5 from 3,209 ratings ## Description GENERAL'S Charcoal Drawing Set (5-piece kit) offers rich, blendable charcoal for sketching and drawing. Includes 2B, 4B, 6B, and white charcoal pencils with a kneaded eraser. Made with incense cedar wood, it's ASTM D4236 compliant. Perfect for artists in India seeking quality drawing tools. ## Highlights - Versatile Tonal Range — Achieve deep blacks and soft textures with rich, oil-free charcoal. Blendable core allows for a wide range of tonal values, ideal for expressive sketching and drawing. - Smooth Sharpening Cedar Pencils — Crafted with responsibly harvested incense cedar wood for durability and easy sharpening, ensuring a clean point for precise lines and details in your artwork. - Blendable White Charcoal for Highlights — The included white charcoal pencil enables strong highlights, layered effects, or sketching on toned paper, adding depth and contrast to your drawings. - Portable Artist Kit — Weighing approximately 68 g (0.15 lb), this lightweight set is easy to carry for sketching, field work, or studio sessions, ensuring your art supplies are always accessible. ## Key features - Versatile 5-Piece Charcoal Kit: Contains 3 charcoal pencils in shades 2B, 4B, and 6B plus 1 white Charcoal White pencil (558) and a kneaded eraser — ideal for sketching, blending, and adding highlights. - Premium Charcoal Core: Made of rich, smooth, organic charcoal that is oil-free and highly blendable, giving deep blacks and soft textures for expressive drawing. - Pre-Sharpened Incense Cedar Handles: Each pencil is crafted with sustained-yield incense cedar wood, giving a durable, classic feel with easy sharpening and a clean point. - Lightweight and Portable: The full set weighs approximately 0.15 lb (68 g), making it easy to take on the go for sketching, life drawing, or field work. - Ideal for Paper & Mixed Media: Suitable for use on a variety of papers — including sketchbooks, charcoal pads, and even colored or toned paper — and the white pencil enables strong highlights or layered effects. ## Why choose this product **Authentic Artist-Grade Charcoal** — GENERAL'S Charcoal Drawing Set provides artists with a premium, authentic drawing experience. Unlike local alternatives that may offer inconsistent quality or limited tonal range, this set features rich, smooth, oil-free charcoal that blends beautifully. The incense cedar wood pencils sharpen easily and resist breakage, ensuring a durable tool for your creative process. Conforming to ASTM D4236, these pencils are safe for artistic use. Imported directly from authorized US retailers, this set guarantees genuine quality for your artistic endeavors. **Ideal for Beginners & Mixed Media** — This 5-piece kit is perfect for aspiring artists and students exploring charcoal drawing. The included shades (2B, 4B, 6B, and white) offer a good range for learning blending and tonal values. It works well on sketchbooks, charcoal pads, and even toned paper, allowing for strong highlights and layered effects. Artists sensitive to strong chemical odors in some local art supplies will appreciate the clean, organic charcoal formulation. For those seeking a reliable, high-quality starter set, this is an excellent choice. ## How to use 1. Choose between the 2B, 4B, or 6B pencils for darker tones and shading, or use the white charcoal pencil for highlights and lighter areas on toned paper. — Select Your Charcoal Pencil 2. Apply the charcoal to your paper using various strokes to create desired effects. Use a tortillon, blending stump, or your finger to soften lines and blend tones smoothly. — Apply and Blend 3. Use the included kneaded eraser to lift charcoal for highlights, correct mistakes, or create subtle blending effects. It can be shaped to target specific areas. — Refine with Eraser 4. When the pencil point becomes dull, use a sharpener designed for charcoal pencils to maintain a fine point for detailed work or a broader edge for shading. — Sharpen for Precision ## Product details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Charcoal Type | Organic, Oil-Free | | Pencil Wood | Incense Cedar | | Included Components | 3 Charcoal Pencils (2B, 4B, 6B), 1 White Charcoal Pencil, 1 Kneaded Eraser | | Certifications | ASTM D4236 | | Recommended Uses | Sketching, Drawing, Blending, Adding Highlights, Mixed Media | | Suitable Surfaces | Paper, Sketchbooks, Charcoal Pads, Colored/Toned Paper | | Age Range | Adult | | Cost per use | 5 pencils + 1 eraser at ₹1,019 — ₹170 per item | | Brand | GENERAL'S | | Color | White/Black | | Material | Pvc,Charcoal | | Set Name | Charcoal Pencil Set (5 Piece) | | Item Weight | 68 g (0.15 lb) | | Dimensions | 24.6 cm x 7.2 cm x 1 cm (9.8 in x 2.8 in x 0.5 in) | | Country of Origin | Made in USA | ## Frequently asked questions ### How to buy original GENERAL'S Charcoal Drawing Set in India? To buy original GENERAL'S Charcoal Drawing Set in India, choose crowcrowcrow.com. We import directly from authorized US retailers, ensuring factory-sealed products. All customs duties and GST are included in the listed price, and your order is shipped via ExpressBox tracked delivery for peace of mind. ### Is this GENERAL'S Charcoal Drawing Set safe for artists? Yes, the GENERAL'S Charcoal Drawing Set conforms to ASTM D4236 standards, indicating it is safe for artistic use. The charcoal is organic and oil-free, and the pencils are made from incense cedar wood, making them non-toxic for artists of all levels. ### What is the best way to use charcoal pencils for drawing? For best results, use charcoal pencils for sketching and drawing by varying pressure to achieve different tonal values. Blend with a tortillon or your finger for smooth transitions. The white charcoal pencil is excellent for adding highlights or sketching on toned paper. Experiment with different papers to see how the charcoal behaves. ### Can I use these charcoal pencils for beginners? Yes, this 5-piece set is ideal for beginners exploring charcoal drawing. It includes a good range of shades (2B, 4B, 6B, and white) plus a kneaded eraser, providing the essential tools to learn blending, shading, and creating contrast. ### What are the benefits of using GENERAL'S charcoal pencils? GENERAL'S charcoal pencils offer rich, blendable color for deep blacks and soft textures. The incense cedar wood ensures smooth sharpening and strength. The set includes a white charcoal pencil for highlights and a kneaded eraser for blending, making it a versatile tool for various drawing techniques. ### Are these charcoal pencils suitable for mixed media art? Yes, these charcoal pencils are suitable for mixed media. They work well on various papers, including sketchbooks and toned surfaces, and can be combined with other drawing or painting mediums to create layered effects and strong highlights. ## Compliance No product-specific compliance warnings identified. Standard imported-goods terms apply: customs duties & GST paid; for personal use in India; follow the manufacturer's usage instructions on the packaging. ## Images 1. https://images.crowcrowcrow.com/B000KGCUSE-0.webp 2. https://images.crowcrowcrow.com/B000KGCUSE-3.webp 3. https://images.crowcrowcrow.com/B000KGCUSE-8.webp --- Source: https://crowcrowcrow.com/p/generals-charcoal-drawing-set-white-black-pencils-eraser-321742/gnp9992 Returns: 14 days, free pickup, full refund on genuine issues. Shipping: Free across India, 13-15 days. Prices are all-inclusive (duties + GST).