{"product_id":"staedtler-design-journey-charcoal-set-of-12","title":"STAEDTLER Design Journey Charcoal Set of 12","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who wants the depth of charcoal without the mess of a stick, the Mars Lumograph 100C from STAEDTLER puts that same rich black material into a wood-cased pencil that's easy to control and easy to store in a kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lead is a formulation of carbon and charcoal rather than plain graphite, which is what gives it that deep, velvety black and a matte finish that photographs and scans well. It lays down soft on the page, so it blends and smudges readily with a finger, a blending stump or a soft cloth, but it also holds a point well enough for crisp outlines and fine detail work. That combination is why it turns up so often in portrait studies, life drawing, tonal sketches and any piece that leans on strong contrast between light and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it's wood-cased, there's none of the usual charcoal-stick fallout on your hands, your paper or your bag. Sharpen it in a normal pencil sharpener or with sandpaper and you're straight back to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pencil is available in three degrees, so you can match the tool to the stage of the drawing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH (hard)\u003c\/strong\u003e – tighter, more controlled marks for underdrawing and fine line work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM (medium)\u003c\/strong\u003e – the general-purpose degree for most shading and blending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eS (soft)\u003c\/strong\u003e – the deepest, darkest tone for rich shadow areas and dramatic contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLead diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 4.5 mm, hexagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLead type:\u003c\/strong\u003e carbon and charcoal blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasing:\u003c\/strong\u003e wood, hexagonal barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDegrees:\u003c\/strong\u003e S (soft), M (medium), H (hard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood sourced from PEFC-certified, sustainably managed forests\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaedtler Mars double-hole sharpener (510 25) or sandpaper block (923) for a clean point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA kneadable art eraser for lifting highlights and correcting mistakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA blending stump for smoother, more controlled transitions between tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're working through life-drawing studies, building up a portrait, or just want a charcoal pencil that won't leave black dust over everything you own, the Mars Lumograph 100C is a solid, reliable choice for the sketchbook or the studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/4160\/0903\/files\/1_ffd0fe4a-9502-4356-8855-86c298ab0257_160x160.png?v=1790297014\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"STAEDTLER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45976519114887,"sku":"61100C","price":31.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/4160\/0903\/files\/61_100C_Standard.jpg?v=1790750652","url":"https:\/\/thestraywhisker.com.au\/products\/staedtler-design-journey-charcoal-set-of-12","provider":"The Stray Whisker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}