Nitram Charcoal Starter Kit

An ideal introduction to the Nitram range. 
With 4 charcoal sticks, representing the range of grades available & a slim sharpening block, complete with replacement pads.

Included Charcoal Sticks
1 x H / hard (5mm) - Ideal for fine lines & detail
1 x HB / medium (5mm) - Most popular, great for general usage.
1 x B / soft (5mm) - For dark notes & shading
1 x B+ / extra soft (6mm) - Create rich blacks, easily erase this to create lighter tones & depth

Slim Sharpening Block
A smaller version of the full scale Sharpening Block.

Designed for shaping & sharpening charcoal, along with other media.
The attached handle allows for more control & leverage, greatly reducing the waste & dust produced.

Replacement Pads
With the additional 5 replacement pads included for the Slim Sharpening Block, this set is incredibly cost-effective.

Nitram Charcoal is the preferred charcoal of professional artists, academies and ateliers around the globe due to it's unique qualities. 

Amazingly durable & less prone to breakage than standard willow & stick charcoals, thanks to their unique manufacturing process, which preserves the internal cell structure of the wood used.  On top of this, they are easy to erase, sharpen to a point & generate much less dust than comparable materials.