Faber-Castell Assorted rice cabbage set

Drawing charcoal is the oldest drawing material in the world. It can be easily smudged or blended, is easily correctable, and can be painted over repeatedly. The bluish hue of its mark has fascinated old masters for centuries. In contrast, the tearing charcoal appears significantly blacker in its mark. Crushed drawing charcoal, combined with soot and clay, gives tearing charcoal its deep black color and allows for differentiation into various hardness levels.