Made from superior grade charcoal. They are laquer coated for clean handling and have a solid weighty feel. Use the woodless charcoal pencil on an angle for broad strokes or with the sharpened point for fine details. They are great for adding detail to charcoal illustrations. Create highlights with a kneadable eraser. To sharpen use a reguler sharpener, sandpaper block or blade. 3 grades of charcoal : - Soft - Medium - Hard