Conte Sketching Pencils

Pierre Noire - The Conté "Pierre Noire" pencil is a soft lead with a black that is dense, deep, indelible and matt. It is much appreciated for its use on all types of supports : sketch pad, kraft paper, linen canvas. Available Graduations : H, HB, B, 2B, 3B

Graphite - The Conté "Graphite" pencil is particularly smooth. It doesnt "scratch" the paper but slides over the support. Available Graduations : 3H, 2H, H, HB, B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B

Carbon - The Conté "Carbon" pencil is derived from traditional charcoal but is stronger, and its lead does not crumble or dirty the hands. Its delicated and detailes finish enables all types of perspectives to be drawn accurately. Available Graduations : 2H, H, HB, B, 2B, 3B

Charcoal - The Conté "Charcoal" pencil gives a clean, dense finish of an intense black. Its specialy charcateristic is that it does not break, making it easy to transport. Its advantage is that it blends perfectly with the iron red and sepia penscils. Available Graduations : H, HB, B, 2B

Sepia - The colour of the Conté "Sepia" pencil is reminiscent of burnt umber. This pencil shades easily. With a sharpened lead, you achieve an accurate and delicate finish. With a half-worn lead, the finish becomes more opaque as the pressure exerted on the pencil increases. Exist in only 1 medium graduation

Sanguine - The colour of the Conté "Sanguine" pencil is a deep "rust" and its lines are easily blended. Exist in only 1 medium graduation

White - The Conté "White" pencil is mainly used with the lead sharpened, the line is clear and the colour transparent. Exist in only 1 medium graduation

Graphite lead - This is a solid graphite lead in the form of a pencil. Exist In 4 graduations : HB, 2B, 4B, 6B