The “Studio” metal box

Crayons Esquisse et Dessin Conté in Paris guarantee the widest possible variety of drawing techniques and effects. Used by the greatest masters, but also by amateur artists, beginners and professionals in the Fine Arts, they are a benchmark in the field. Versatile, these Sketch Pencils come in a wide range of outlines and graduations designed for studies. This metal box contains the complete set of Sketch and Drawing Pencils: 1 H Pierre Noire Pencil, 1 B Pierre Noire Pencil, 1 3B Pierre Noire Pencil, 1 HB Charcoal Pencil, 1 2B Charcoal Pencil, 1 Sepia Pencil, 1 sanguine Pencil, 1 White Sketch Pencil, 1 2 B Carbon Pencil, 1 HB Carbon Pencil, 1 HB Graphite Pencil, 1 2 B Graphite Pencil.



The graduations go from H (Hard) for hardness to B (Bold) for softness. The higher the number, the harder or softer the pencil.





Pierre Noire pencils can produce all shades of black, and are intense, indelible and matt.

Charcoal pencils produce a dry, dense, intense black. Their advantage is that they are perfectly miscible with Sanguine and Sépia pencils. 

The colour of Conté's Sépia pencil in Paris evokes burnt umber. It is a dry pencil that blends easily.

The colour of Conté à Paris Sanguine pencils is unique. With a sharpened lead, the line is precise and the colour is transparent if the work is lightly sketched. With a half-ground lead, the opacity is accentuated, also depending on the pressure applied. 

The white pencil from Conté in Paris is mainly used with a sharpened lead, the line is dry and the colour transparent.





A variation on traditional charcoal, the Carbon pencil from Conté à Paris is more resistant. Its lead is not crumbly and does not smear the fingers. Its fine, meticulous rendering means you can sketch any perspective or technical drawing (architecture, plans, etc.) with precision. 

Crayon Graphite has a particularly silky lead that doesn't scratch the paper and glides pleasantly over the surface. The modern graphite lead, made from a mixture of clay and graphite, allows the hardness of the lead to be graduated.

Complete set for sketching and drawing in an attractive metal box

Pigment-rich leads

Made in France

Esquisse pencils are renowned for their exceptional quality and ease of use. They are ideal for realistic drawings, quick sketches and light and shadow studies. The metal box ensures optimum organisation and maximum protection of the tools, making them easy to transport for artists on the move. What's more, the variety of hardnesses and types of pencils allows for great creative flexibility.

The pencils can be sharpened with a knife or a cutter.

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