Comments about Nitram Academie Fusains Charcoal:

I really love this charcoal, especially now that it is available at Blick and I don't need to order it off of Ebay all the time (that was getting pricey). Overall I think it is worth the extra - its durable, can sharpen to a point and smudges perfectly. Definitely my favourite charcoal brand by far.

Comments about Nitram Academie Fusains Charcoal:

After having gone through several boxes of Nitram HB charcoal, I find nothing to support the claim of so many people that it is superior to other brands. I've found inconsistent softness/hardness, with a least one stick in each box that has hard spots that render it unusable. I would say it is an average charcoal, on par with many other brands

Comments about Nitram Academie Fusains Charcoal:

Nitrams deliver exactly what they claim. From the deepest blacks to the most subtle gray tones.I can see why they are recommended by the Ateliers that use them. The way they handle is fantastic. When you are working towards making the transition to painting from drawing, this is a wonderful bridge to aid in that goal. My only concern with this product is that Blick keeps it in it's inventory.

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Well I have been using Nitram Charcoal for many years. When they stoped making them I was beyound mysef. The sticks are uniform and can be sharpened to a fine point. I can't do that with the ones I recieved from Blick because they were broken into many pieces. To say the least I was upset!!!!!!!! Is that why they were a dollar cheeper here than any where else? I will try an order one more time then if not right I will never buy here again.

Comments about Nitram Academie Fusains Charcoal:

My absolute favorite charcoal brand, great for any type of work. I have trouble getting such rich tonal values from any other brand. I am glad it is now available at Blick.

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It's a nice charcoal and the paper on the end has an aesthetic quality, but the charcoal itself isn't any better than WN or Coates. In fact, I think Coates is much better and of course much cheaper. But, really I could care less about the cost if the product was superior. I don't think it is. It's just well packaged and presented. The Nitram Hard that I used is bad. Difficult to get a good mark and hard to get consistent marks with equal pressure. Perhaps a bad stick. The B and H are fine. The B is the most consistent and best quality of the three.

Comments about Nitram Academie Fusains Charcoal:

Nitram Académie Fusains Charcoal has a light touch, almost weighs like a cotton ball. I like that it's squared on all edges to allow for different strokes. The label on the bottom keeps your hand clean. I've been getting them from other outlets and now glad that Dick Blick is carrying them. Both Nitram Académie Fusains Charcoal and ,Winsor Newton Willow and Vine charcoals are a must in my drawing tools.

Comments about Nitram Academie Fusains Charcoal:

This charcoal is ideal for drawing and the added advantage of the wrapped end means it encourages you to draw with a flexible wrist and keeps your fingers clean at the same time