Practise lines, shading and contrast with graphite and charcoal kept together in a transparent carrying case. Choose the 34-piece Royal & Langnickel set for monochrome sketching or the 44-piece set to try pastels and metallic accents too, with a sketch pad and an instruction booklet included.
Choose your set
The compact 3105 suits graphite and charcoal practice when you already have drawing paper. The larger 3205 offers more variety in colour and surface effects and includes paper. The contents differ: the three charcoal pencils in the 34-piece set are not included in the 44-piece set. Both piece counts include the reusable case.
What is included?
- 3105, 34 pieces: 12 graphite pencils, 6 sketching sticks, 4 pieces of vine charcoal, 3 charcoal pencils, 3 charcoal sticks, 1 sanding block, 1 blending stump, 1 kneadable eraser, 1 regular eraser, 1 sharpener and 1 clear case. Paper and an instruction booklet are not included.
- 3205, 44 pieces: 12 graphite pencils, 6 sketching sticks, 4 pastels, 4 pieces of vine charcoal, 4 metallic pencils, 3 charcoal sticks, 1 sanding block, 1 blending stump, 1 kneadable eraser, 1 regular eraser, 1 sharpener, 1 sketch pad measuring 9 × 12 inches (22.9 × 30.5 cm), 1 instruction booklet and 1 clear case.
Build tone from light to dark
Start with light outlines and add darker areas gradually. Use the point for detail and the side for broader marks. Soften transitions with the blending stump and dab with the kneadable eraser to lift highlights. Try a tonal study on your paper first: its texture affects the line and how much drawing material it holds.
Paper and storage
Charcoal and pastel can transfer. Avoid rubbing finished drawings and place clean paper between loose sheets. Collect sharpening and sanding dust rather than blowing it away. Close the case after use to keep the materials together. Find drawing materials for your sketches or compare other artist sets.
