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Nitram 700301 Charcoal Nitram 700301 Charcoal Nitram 700301 Charcoal

Nitram 700301 Charcoal

Nitram 700301 Charcoal Nitram 700301 Charcoal Nitram 700301 Charcoal
$ 10.79

Score By Feature

Based on 27 ratings
Value for money
9.70
Packaging
9.90
Customer service
9.90
Satisfaction
9.90

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8 mm in diameter
5 pieces
Nitram has been using certified willow wood from Canadian forests on site for over 50 years.
The style is contemporary.

Selected User Reviews For Nitram 700301 Charcoal

It was extremely irritating, and I discovered that it was a common occurrence in
3/5

I immediately noticed the unevenness of the product, which means that some hard bits of charcoal just glide through the paper. It's very inconvenient; I've noticed the same thing with charcoal pencils, but it shouldn't happen with vine charcoal.

Omari Johns
Omari Johns
| May 03, 2021
Five out of five stars
5/5

This is an excellent item.

Shepard Johnston
Shepard Johnston
| Oct 09, 2021
Traditional vine and willow charcoal is a more durable alternative
5/5

Thanks to Nitram's stylish Youtube videos, I've been salivating over this brand of charcoal for quite some time. Several artists use Nitram products to create flawless charcoal drawings of plaster busts, and the setting is a beautifully outfitted atelier studio. Everyone has an easel and a "bridge" to lean against, and there are plenty of white plaster sculptures to dress up the scene. Well, I can't afford all of the accoutrements of a fine atelier, but I could at least buy one box of Nitram charcoal to see if it's any better than the competition. Neither the package nor the Nitram website specify whether the batons are vine, willow, natural, compressed, or something else entirely. When you look at the cross-section of the baton, you'll notice that it's shaped like a baton. There is no hard little core in this section, as there is in most willow sticks from other manufacturers, and there are seam lines on the sides, indicating that a mold was used. However, I wouldn't call this compressed charcoal because the texture is more porous or fibrous, similar to vine charcoal. As a result, Nitram's proprietary formula/process must be unique compared to other brands. br>br>Here are some of my initial thoughts:

- Soft texture that creates velvety strokes similar to willow sticksbr>br>- There's no need to hone your skills if you don't want to Simply begin drawing while rotating the stick to create a fine edge or tipbr>br>- Very little dust--most vines and willows leave a pretty mark that fades when blended or blown on, but not the Nitrambr>br>- VERY simple to wipe off your hands and erase from paper with a kneaded eraserbr>br>- It has a more substantial feel than it appears to have. When shading, you can apply some pressure. My sticks, with the exception of one small end piece, did not break in transit. I don't think it's a big deal.

- You won't get a true black from this charcoal-based product. merely a dark (but not extremely dark) graybr>br>The last point surprised me because most "soft" or "extra soft" charcoal will be darker than harder formulas. This is one of those rules that has held true for both charcoal and graphite, though it's possible that only the compressed varieties are affected. Like many other brands of charcoal, Nitram produces three degrees of Fusains Acadèmie, which are 5 mm thick square sticks that come in hard, medium, and soft grades. I have a feeling these are more like compressed charcoal, but I'll know for sure once I get a chance to try one. Now for the BIG Question: br>br> Is Nitram charcoal worth the money?br>br>In a nutshell, yes. br>br>In a nutshell, yes. br>br>In a nut Yesbr>br>In terms of cost, I'm not sure I paid more for the Nitram batons than I would have for a box of 10 or 12 charcoals from other reputable brands. The sticks are approximately $1 in any case. 60 if you buy a pack of five for $8 (recommended retail price for this size). Not including shipping or the special Prime price, that's a little more than General's, but it's comparable to Derwent, Cretacolor, and Faber-Castell. Other artist-grade brands include Castel Pitt and others. The Nitram sticks are 8 mm wide and 152 mm (6 inches) long, whereas the Derwent and many other brands' compressed sticks are about half that length. If you think about it, you're not paying a ridiculous price for the charcoal because it should last a long time. br>br>Next, I'm going to try one of the Academie boxes. The B, which resembles a compressed stick more than the batons, is most likely. The only issue I have with the batons moyens is that I can't get a nice black out of them, but I didn't deduct a star because I've never used a willow or vine charcoal that could do that. Now, if I have the same problem with the Academie, I may be less enthusiastic about the brand, but for now, I give this charcoal five stars.

Bianca Dudley
Bianca Dudley
| Oct 12, 2021
Meh
3/5

Similar to a soft vine charcoal in terms of darkness and characteristics. I had hoped for more from the reviews and was disappointed, but that is entirely my fault.

Yaretzi Lindsey
Yaretzi Lindsey
| May 29, 2021
Working with these charcoal sticks is a breeze
5/5

Working with these charcoal sticks is a breeze. It reduces dust and adds depth to my artwork, which I enjoy!.

John McCoy
John McCoy
| Nov 24, 2021

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