Conté à Paris Pierre Noire #1710 Pencils feature a soft lead with a black that is dense, deep, indelible and matt. These pencils are suited to both drawing and sketching. Excellent for life drawing, landscapes and quick sketches.  It is much appreciated for drawing on all types of surfaces, including sketch pads, craft paper and linen canvas.

• HB Grade Lead

CONTÉ À PARIS - FOUNDED 1795.  Frenchman Nicolas Conté created the pencil as we know it. Used by masters like Delacroix, Degas and Picasso, Conté à Paris pencils, pastels, crayons and charcoals have changed the face of art – and are considered to be amongst the best drawing materials in the world.