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Faber-Castel FC129997 PITT Compressed Charcoal Sticks (3 Pack)
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Faber-Castell Pitt Compressed Charcoal (3)

A pack of 3 compressed charcoal sticks from the Pitt range, each 3-1/4 inches long and made from a mixture of soot and charcoal.

Best for: Charcoal artists adding compressed sticks to a drawing kit

Sticks
3
Length
3.25 in
Type
Compressed charcoal
Brand
Faber-Castell

Buy it if

  • You want compressed charcoal sticks made from soot and charcoal
  • You want sticks from Faber-Castell's Pitt line
  • You want a small pack of 3 sticks, each 3.25 inches long

Skip it if

  • You want more sticks. This pack has 3, while the Pacific Arc and PANDAFLY packs have 12
  • You want a range of hardness. The listing names no grade, while the PANDAFLY pack has soft, medium and hard sticks

What the Faber-Castell Pitt Compressed Charcoal (3) is

The Faber-Castell Pitt Compressed Charcoal pack holds 3 compressed charcoal sticks, each 3.25 inches long. Faber-Castell makes them from a mixture of soot and charcoal, and the listing describes them as durable.

The listing is short: it gives the material, the count, the length and says the sticks are durable. It does not state a hardness grade. As a general note, many artists sketch in with lighter vine charcoal and add compressed charcoal later for the darker areas.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

  • Soot and charcoal mixture

    Faber-Castell lists a mixture of soot and charcoal as the material.

  • 3.25 inch sticks

    The pack holds 3 sticks, each 3.25 inches long.

  • Durable

    The listing describes the sticks as durable.

  • Pitt line from Faber-Castell

    The listing title places the sticks in Faber-Castell's PITT line.

Faber-Castell Pitt Compressed Charcoal (3) specifications

Type
Compressed charcoal
Sticks
3
Length
3.25 in
Material
Soot and charcoal
Color
Black
Line
Pitt
Brand
Faber-Castell
Model
129997

Who the Faber-Castell Pitt Compressed Charcoal (3) suits

  • Adding to a charcoal kit. A pack of 3 compressed sticks to sit alongside vine charcoal or charcoal pencils.
  • Anyone who wants the Pitt line. The listing title places these sticks in Faber-Castell's PITT range.

Look elsewhere if: you want more sticks. The Pacific Arc Compressed Charcoal comes as a pack of 12.

Faber-Castell Pitt Compressed Charcoal (3) vs similar picks

  • Faber-Castell Pitt Compressed Charcoal (3)

    Sticks
    3
    Type
    Compressed charcoal
    Length
    3.25 in
    Brand
    Faber-Castell

    Choose it for: Faber-Castell's Pitt line

  • Pacific Arc Compressed Charcoal (12)

    Sticks
    12
    Type
    Compressed charcoal
    Length
    Not listed
    Brand
    Pacific Arc

    Choose it for: 12 soft sticks

  • PANDAFLY Compressed Charcoal (12)

    Sticks
    12
    Type
    Compressed
    Length
    Not listed
    Brand
    PANDAFLY

    Choose it for: A range of hardness

Before you buy

  • The listing says nothing about erasing. As a general rule, lift charcoal gently with a kneaded eraser, and heavy marks may not erase fully.
  • Charcoal is messy. Wrap the end in paper or foil, or wear a glove.
  • Spray finished work with fixative to reduce smudging.

Frequently asked questions about the Faber-Castell Pitt Compressed Charcoal (3)

What is Pitt compressed charcoal made of?
A mixture of soot and charcoal, according to the listing.
How many sticks come in the Faber-Castell Pitt pack?
Three compressed charcoal sticks, each 3.25 inches long.
Should I start a drawing with compressed charcoal?
The listing does not say. A common approach is to sketch with vine charcoal first and add compressed charcoal for the darkest areas.
How do I erase compressed charcoal?
The listing does not cover erasing. As a general rule, lift gently with a kneaded eraser. Heavy marks may not erase fully.
Is Pitt compressed charcoal soft or hard?
The listing does not state a hardness grade. It gives only the soot and charcoal mixture, the 3.25 inch length and that the sticks are durable.

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