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product_id: 5572433
title: "General Charcoal Pencil 557-6B Box of 12"
brand: "general's"
price: "31033CFA"
currency: XOF
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
category: "General's"
url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/5572433-general-charcoal-pencil-557-6b-box-of-12
store_origin: SN
region: Senegal
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# 12 richly pigmented hues Pre-sharpened cedar wood barrels Smooth, blendable oil-free chalk core General Charcoal Pencil 557-6B Box of 12

**Brand:** general's
**Price:** 31033CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✏️ Elevate your sketches with velvety precision and vibrant versatility!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** General Charcoal Pencil 557-6B Box of 12 by general's
- **How much does it cost?** 31033CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- general's enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted general's brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ultra-Light & Portable:** Weighs just 0.28 lb—your perfect studio companion on the go.
- • **Archival Quality & Safe:** Acid-free, non-toxic materials made in the USA, ideal for professional and classroom use.
- • **Vibrant 12-Color Palette:** From bold brights to subtle neutrals, perfect for every creative mood.
- • **Effortless Blending Formula:** Soft, oil-free chalk core glides smoothly for seamless gradients and textures.
- • **Precision-Ready Cedar Barrels:** Pre-sharpened and durable for fine lines and detailed control.

## Overview

The General Charcoal Pencil 557-6B Box of 12 offers artists a premium set of richly pigmented, oil-free chalk pencils housed in pre-sharpened cedar barrels. Lightweight and portable, this acid-free, non-toxic set is designed for smooth blending, fine detailing, and lasting archival quality—trusted by professionals and creatives alike.

## Description

General Charcoal Pencil 557-6B Box of 12

Review: Nothing like them! - General charcoal pencils are indispensable! Especially the super-soft 6Bs. I fill up my sketch books using these pencils, the 6Bs for shading and emphasis, the 2Bs for basic drawing. Unfortunately, the 6Bs go pretty fast, but that’s the nature of them. Dark and velvety. I can’t find another brand that compares.
Review: Great - The best charcoal pencils

## Features

- Versatile 12-Color Set: Includes 12 richly pigmented hues — from bright tones to neutrals — ideal for sketching, shading, lettering, mixed media, and fabric marking. Versatile 12-Color Set: Includes 12 richly pigmented hues — from bright tones to neutrals — ideal for sketching, shading, lettering, mixed media, and fabric marking.
- Smooth, Blendable Formula: The soft, oil-free chalk core glides effortlessly on slightly rough paper, letting you create subtle gradients, fine outlines, or textured layering.
- Pre-Sharpened Cedar Wood Barrels: Each pencil features a sustained-yield incense cedar handle that sharpens to a fine point and holds its shape, giving you precision and control.
- Lightweight & Portable: The full set weighs approximately 0.28 lb (127 g), making it easy to carry in your art bag or take to class or the studio.
- Archival & Safe: Made in the USA with acid-free, non-toxic materials that are ideal for fine-art use and safe for classrooms, sketchbooks, or mixed-media projects.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0049IV2J2 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #44,722 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #288 in Drawing Pencils |
| Brand | GENERAL'S |
| Color | Orange |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (160) |
| Date First Available | May 16, 2011 |
| Grip Type | Contoured |
| Ink Color | Black |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.08 ounces |
| Item model number | GEN5576B |
| Line Size | 2mm_and_above |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL PENCIL |
| Manufacturer Part Number | GEN-557-6B |
| Material Type | Charcoal |
| Number of Items | 12 |
| Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | 6B |
| Point Type | Medium |
| Product Dimensions | 0.8 x 7.2 x 2 inches |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 12) |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** GENERAL'S
- **Color:** Orange
- **Ink Color:** Black
- **Writing Instrument Form:** Charcoal Pencil

## Images

![General Charcoal Pencil 557-6B Box of 12 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61sJIc1ptfL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How permanent are the marks made by these pencils?  Do they smear and smudge ?**
A: Two part answer. First, yes they are permanent. And yes they will smear and they will smudge and they will ruin any clothing that has the bad fortune to rub up against either the charcoal pencil or the drawing that you created while using them. That smudging and smearing is the beauty of charcoal. Until you spray the drawing you have created with a fixative, or a conservation varnish, you'll run the risk of everything in your question-happening.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nothing like them!
*by M***E on May 9, 2021*

General charcoal pencils are indispensable! Especially the super-soft 6Bs. I fill up my sketch books using these pencils, the 6Bs for shading and emphasis, the 2Bs for basic drawing. Unfortunately, the 6Bs go pretty fast, but that’s the nature of them. Dark and velvety. I can’t find another brand that compares.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great
*by C***M on January 17, 2026*

The best charcoal pencils

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best charcoal pencils
*by H***R on June 15, 2024*

These are my favorite and work well with smooth newsprint! I hand sharpen mine with a razor - tedious but worth it :)

## Frequently Bought Together

- General Charcoal Pencil 557-6B Box of 12
- General's 557 Series Charcoal Pencils 4B each [PACK OF 12 ]
- General's Charcoal White Pencils

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*Store origin: SN*
*Last updated: 2026-02-27*