Carand'Ache Caran D'ache Pablo Charcoal Grey Permanent Artist Colour PencilAnthracite 409 from B&Q

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The Caran d'Ache Pablo Charcoal Grey Permanent Artist Colour Pencil – Anthracite 409 provides rich, lightfast pigment with smooth and consistent coverage. This dark charcoal grey shade offers dramatic depth and contrast, making it ideal for shadow modelling, monochrome artwork, architectural studies, and wildlife detailing.Product OverviewCrafted in Switzerland, Caran d'Ache Pablo pencils are renowned for their high pigment concentration and durable, break-resistant cores. Anthracite 409 features a deep charcoal grey tone with cool undertones, perfect for strong shadow areas, metallic textures, stone surfaces, stormy skies, fur detailing, and realistic depth work in portrait drawing.The hexagonal barrel ensures a comfortable and stable grip during extended drawing sessions. Its firm yet creamy lead allows clean, sharp detailing while supporting seamless layering and smooth blending without wax buildup. Anthracite 409 blends beautifully with lighter greys, umbers, and black tones to create tonal transitions, atmospheric depth, and bold contrast.Key Features– Permanent Artist Quality: High pigment load for deep, lasting colour.– Anthracite 409: Dark charcoal grey with cool undertones.– Excellent Lightfastness: Designed to resist fading over time.– Break-Resistant Core: Strong lead for reliable sharpening.– Hexagonal Barrel: Comfortable grip for precision control.– Swiss Craftsmanship: Professional-grade consistency and performance.Specifications– Brand: Caran d'Ache– Series: Pablo Artist Colour Pencils– Colour: Anthracite – 409– Lead Type: Permanent, lightfast– Format: Single pencil– Origin: SwitzerlandIdeal For– Professional artists and illustrators– Art students and hobbyists– Monochrome drawing, portrait shadows, architectural studies, and mixed media.