Derwent Charcoal Pencils are made from natural charcoal particles, mixed with the finest clays and encased in round cedar wood barrels. Ideal for studies and finished drawings. Available in three grades light, medium or dark, these soft, powdery pencils offer a rich range of tones from the deepest of blacks to the most delicate of greys. Compressed Sticks are smooth charcoal sticks ideal for dramatic landscapes and portraiture.