The legendary Conté à Paris Pierre Noire Sketching Pencil delivers deep black tones with a velvety, matte finish prized by generations of artists. Made with natural pigments and formulated exclusively by Conté à Paris, this pencil glides effortlessly over the page, producing rich, permanent marks ideal for tonal studies, figure drawing, and fast sketching. Available in five degrees of hardness, it offers excellent range—from soft shadows to defined contours. For best results, we recommend sharpening with a razor blade or knife.

Length 176.5 mm / Diameter 8.5 mm / Lead diameter 5 mm