General’s Charcoal Pencil 557 / 558

Premium quality charcoal pencils for expressive, clean, and precise drawing.

Smooth, Rich, and Blendable
Handcrafted using an extra smooth formula of intense black charcoal and premium organic blacks. These oil-free pencils produce a warm, rich hue and are ideal for creating tonal depth in sketches and mixed media work.

Cleaner Charcoal Drawing
Wrapped in sustained-yield cedar wood, these charcoal pencils offer all the drama of traditional charcoal—without the mess. Easily sharpened for detail and precision, making them a neater alternative to traditional sticks.

Versatile for All Art Styles
Perfect for sketching, shading, still life, portraits, pattern marking on canvas, or even direct fabric application. Blend easily with chalk or white charcoal to expand your tonal range.

Product Details

• Charcoal pencils available in 6B, HB, 2B, 4B, and White

• Pack of 12 (single grades)

• Smooth application with professional-grade pigment

• Suitable for students, artists, and illustrators

• Comes in convenient box packaging

The original extra smooth General's® family formula, dating back to 1889.  Made with genuine Incense Cedar wood.