what are the colors included in this set

Dear Elizabeth Gosnell, Thank you for your inquiry. I apologize for any inconvenience. This product is the General's Charcoal Pencil Drawing Kit #15, it is great set for a beginning drawing class. The 13 piece kit contains: HB, 2B, 5B Charcoal White, (2) 6B, Carbon Sketch pencils. Also includes (2) soft sticks of compressed charcoal, soft jumbo stick of compressed charcoal, white charcoal stick, artist's pencil sharpener & kneaded eraser. Thank you, Karen S./Blick Art Materials

I'd say that they are oil-free. They are charcoal.

What would I use to keep the charcoals from smearing?

If you have finished your picture you will need to spray it with a fixative. If you are drawing and trying to prevent smearing you can place a piece of paper over the area you are not working on or get vinyl sleeves.

I really want to incorporate the white charcoal into my art. Do I need to use the gray or tan tinted paper? Any recommendation?

I have used the white charcoal on white paper. It mixes with the black for some good effects. I was putting snow on tree branches. Of course you could use it on darker paper, but you don't have to.

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🖤 Elevate your art game with the original charcoal kit that pros swear by!

CRAFTED IN THE USA - Proudly manufactured with precision and quality control on home soil.
READY WHEN YOU ARE - Pre-sharpened cedar-coated pencils ensure no downtime between inspiration and creation.
ERGONOMIC GRIP DESIGN - Contoured pencils for comfortable, extended sketching sessions without fatigue.
PREMIUM WILLOW CHARCOAL - High carbon content for rich, deep blacks and smooth shading.
COMPLETE ARTISTIC ARSENAL - Includes black & white charcoal pencils, sticks, sketch pencil, eraser, and sharpener for flawless creativity.

The CHARCOAL DRAWING KIT by GENERAL'S is a 15-piece set made in the USA, featuring high-quality willow charcoal pencils and sticks with pre-sharpened cedar coatings. Designed for both beginners and professionals, it includes essential tools like eraser and sharpener, delivering rich blacks and smooth shading in a comfortable, contoured grip.

Specifications

ASIN	B000AMPCNS
Best Sellers Rank	#13,862 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #16 in Drawing Charcoals
Brand	GENERAL'S
Color	multicolor
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (779)
Date First Available	7 August 2012
Grip Type	Contoured
Ink Color	Black
Item Weight	27.2 g
Line Size	0_5mm
Manufacturer	GENERAL PENCIL
Manufacturer Part Number	GEN15
Material Type	Charcoal
Model number	15
Number of Items	1
Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness)	HB
Point Type	Fine
Product Dimensions	23.62 x 9.65 x 1.27 cm; 27.22 g
Size	12 Count (Pack of 1)

Reviews

M**A

Original product

I got original product. Sure I'll order it again. Delivery was very late and hectic but it was taken care well by customer service. And Thanks amazon.

16.08.2023

O**A

Good

First time I use such pencil n I like it much for me as a beginner in charcoal

17.09.2020

W**L

Perfect

I love them, good quality

24.11.2019

H**N

Dom bästa pennor i kol

26.10.2025

س**د

مكسورة الفحم ينتشر

14.10.2025

M**A

Hay que acostumbrarse a las diferentes durezas. Sin embargo son losejores lápices de carbocillo que he tenido. Sobre todo los más suaves. Que profundos negros dan sobre papel de piedra.

16.04.2024

M**Y

Bought for a gift and my granddaughter loves them!

22.06.2025

J**E

Great Pencils...Thx

30.12.2025

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