Faber-Castell Compressed Charcoal Sticks are the blackest drawing material that can be produced; very deep, intense black. The oil-free sticks are produced from a mixture of soot and clay that glide softly over paper without scratching or breaking. They rub and smudge easily, and can be erased without difficulty and repeatedly overlaid. Packs of 3 sticks available in Extra Soft, Soft and Medium hardnesses.
Faber-Castell Compressed Charcoal Sticks are the blackest drawing material that can be produced; very deep, intense black. The oil-free sticks are produced from a mixture of soot and clay that glide softly over paper without scratching or breaking. They rub and smudge easily, and can be erased without difficulty and repeatedly overlaid. Packs of 3 sticks available in Extra Soft, Soft and Medium hardnesses.
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The lowest price for Faber Castell Pitt Compressed Charcoal Sticks - Medium 3pc right now is $10.50 at theartshop.com.au, compared across 3 retailers.
The all-time low was $9.07 on 7 Feb 2026 — today's price is 16% above the lowest ever. That's a little above the best price we've seen.
Prices last updated 26 June 2026.
Faber Castell Pitt Compressed Charcoal Sticks - Medium 3pc
Faber-Castell Compressed Charcoal Sticks are the blackest drawing material that can be produced; very deep, intense black. The oil-free sticks are produced from a mixture of soot and clay that glide softly over paper without scratching or breaking. They rub and smudge easily, and can be erased without difficulty and repeatedly overlaid. Packs of 3 sticks available in Extra Soft, Soft and Medium hardnesses.
Faber-Castell Compressed Charcoal Sticks are the blackest drawing material that can be produced; very deep, intense black. The oil-free sticks are produced from a mixture of soot and clay that glide softly over paper without scratching or breaking. They rub and smudge easily, and can be erased without difficulty and repeatedly overlaid. Packs of 3 sticks available in Extra Soft, Soft and Medium hardnesses.
Last updated at 26/06/2026 13:01:45
Faber Pitt Charcoal Compressed Medium Pack 3
Delivery $9.90
Faber Castell Pitt Compressed Charcoal Sticks - Medium 3pc
Delivery between 2–9 July $8.27
Faber Castell Pitt Compressed Charcoal Sticks Medium
Delivery between 1–6 July $8.77
originally posted on dickblick.com
I usually get Conte compressed charcoal, but they come in only packs of 12 here. Budget didn't allow me to go whole hog on those, so I decided to try the Faber-Castells, and I'm glad I did! (Price-wise PER stick, these are a bit less than the Conte. Neither brand is cheap, but the quality is obvious.)I do gestural and mixed media drawings, using compressed charcoals both dry and wet (for washes or by dipping the stick in water to create "inky" lines), and prefer the darkest black available. Faber-Castell's "extra-soft" really delivers! Dry, they lay down rich, deep lines that are easily blendable, and you can achieve smooth strokes or more textured lines by varying the pressure of your application. Dipping the tip of the stick into water (or applying to a wet ... MoreI usually get Conte compressed charcoal, but they come in only packs of 12 here. Budget didn't allow me to go whole hog on those, so I decided to try the Faber-Castells, and I'm glad I did! (Price-wise PER stick, these are a bit less than the Conte. Neither brand is cheap, but the quality is obvious.)I do gestural and mixed media drawings, using compressed charcoals both dry and wet (for washes or by dipping the stick in water to create "inky" lines), and prefer the darkest black available. Faber-Castell's "extra-soft" really delivers! Dry, they lay down rich, deep lines that are easily blendable, and you can achieve smooth strokes or more textured lines by varying the pressure of your application. Dipping the tip of the stick into water (or applying to a wet surface) creates the most beautiful, blackest black.The "extra-soft" is true to their name, as they do wear down quickly and will crumble or break with more aggressive use. I'm back to buy the "soft" and "medium," which I hope won't be as delicate. (This is where the Conte compressed charcoal #3B has a slight advantage: sturdier.)
originally posted on Hobbycraft
When beginning to explore new art techniques keep an open mind and experiment with all kinds of media to see what you like best.
originally posted on dickblick.com
They are nice to use, use it for my darkest values.
| Degree of hardness | 3x medium |
Faber Pitt Charcoal Compressed Medium Pack 3
Delivery $9.90
Faber Castell Pitt Compressed Charcoal Sticks - Medium 3pc
Delivery between 2–9 July $8.27
Faber Castell Pitt Compressed Charcoal Sticks Medium
Delivery between 1–6 July $8.77
I usually get Conte compressed charcoal, but they come in only packs of 12 here. Budget didn't allow me to go whole hog on those, so I decided to try the Faber-Castells, and I'm glad I did! (Price-wise PER stick, these are a bit less than the Conte. Neither brand is cheap, but the quality is obvious.)I do gestural and mixed media drawings, using compressed charcoals both dry and wet (for washes or by dipping the stick in water to create "inky" lines), and prefer the darkest black available. Faber-Castell's "extra-soft" really delivers! Dry, they lay down rich, deep lines that are easily blendable, and you can achieve smooth strokes or more textured lines by varying the pressure of your application. Dipping the tip of the stick into water (or applying to a wet ... MoreI usually get Conte compressed charcoal, but they come in only packs of 12 here. Budget didn't allow me to go whole hog on those, so I decided to try the Faber-Castells, and I'm glad I did! (Price-wise PER stick, these are a bit less than the Conte. Neither brand is cheap, but the quality is obvious.)I do gestural and mixed media drawings, using compressed charcoals both dry and wet (for washes or by dipping the stick in water to create "inky" lines), and prefer the darkest black available. Faber-Castell's "extra-soft" really delivers! Dry, they lay down rich, deep lines that are easily blendable, and you can achieve smooth strokes or more textured lines by varying the pressure of your application. Dipping the tip of the stick into water (or applying to a wet surface) creates the most beautiful, blackest black.The "extra-soft" is true to their name, as they do wear down quickly and will crumble or break with more aggressive use. I'm back to buy the "soft" and "medium," which I hope won't be as delicate. (This is where the Conte compressed charcoal #3B has a slight advantage: sturdier.)
When beginning to explore new art techniques keep an open mind and experiment with all kinds of media to see what you like best.
They are nice to use, use it for my darkest values.
The charcoal I purchased is of great quality and for the price, it is more than reasonable. A specific product I will encourage other people to buy and I know I will continue to buy this item indefinitely.
Love this charcoal, it gets a lot blacker than the General's compressed charcoal and feels smoother. It also has a slightly warmer tone.#sweepstakes
I just purchased several different brands of compressed charcoal in my search for a bold and expressive one, and the Faber-Castell soft and extra soft are by far one of my favorites. It produces some of the smoothest and deepest blacks (not dark grey which some brands are) which is perfect for bold charcoal sketches I have been working on. This is definitely one I will order more of in the future!
First time using charcoal sticks and I fell in love with these! Perfect for filling in large spaces and versatility in its value with the right pressure applied. Can get very dark tones from it and it blend beautifully!#sweepstakes
I use this product for my art class and its amazing. I have never drawn using this type of charcoal before but making gestures with these are so fun.
I use compressed charcoal on edge to create sweeps of graduated tones for life drawing. I found the soft grade of faber castel needed lots of pressure to give rich black tones, but didn't wear down as quickly as Jakar, so was easier to hold. The extra soft grade really is soft though, wearing rapidly and breaking up in use too easily. Back to the soft grade.
needed this to recreate some artist work, and it was perfect!! usually charcoal breaks when doing some work of mine, but this one is very reliable and didn’t break once! highly recommend
| Degree of hardness | 3x medium |
