{"product_id":"nitram-charcoal-assortment","title":"Charcoal Assortment","description":"\u003cp\u003eNitram maps charcoal hardness the way pencil manufacturers grade graphite, giving you predictable control across four distinct degrees. Two sticks each of H, HB, B, and extra-soft 6mm batons let you explore the full tonal range charcoal offers, crisp detail lines through H, reliable sketching with HB, atmospheric shading from B, and the deep, velvety blacks only that thicker extra-soft stick delivers. This progression matters when you're building dimensional form or need specific mark quality without switching media entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach degree maintains its character through extended use. Hard batons hold edges for precise contour work and won't smudge accidentally during layering. The extra-soft 6mm baton covers broader areas quickly while remaining responsive to pressure variations, essential for dramatic contrasts or gestural passages. Having multiples of each hardness means you can dedicate sticks to specific tasks, one for blocking in, another kept sharp for details, without constantly resharpening mid-session. Studio artists and students both benefit from this range, whether exploring charcoal's possibilities for the first time or refining established techniques with reliable, consistent materials.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nitram","offers":[{"title":"pack of 8","offer_id":50583807525093,"sku":"01949","price":14.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.texasart.mom\/products\/nitram-charcoal-assortment","provider":"Texas Art Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}