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product_id: 5572433
title: "General Charcoal Pencil 557-6B Box of 12"
brand: "general's"
price: "AR$81313"
currency: ARS
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 11
category: "General's"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/5572433-general-charcoal-pencil-557-6b-box-of-12
store_origin: AR
region: Argentina
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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:** AR$81313
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖤 Elevate your sketches with charcoal that speaks volumes.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** General Charcoal Pencil 557-6B Box of 12 by general's
- **How much does it cost?** AR$81313 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/5572433-general-charcoal-pencil-557-6b-box-of-12)

## 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

- • **Effortless Blending:** Soft, oil-free chalk core glides smoothly for seamless gradients and textures.
- • **Archival Quality & Safe:** Acid-free, non-toxic materials made in the USA—trusted for professional and classroom use.
- • **Precision-Ready Pencils:** Pre-sharpened cedar barrels that hold a fine point for ultimate control.
- • **Vibrant 12-Color Palette:** From bold brights to subtle neutrals, perfect for every creative mood.
- • **Lightweight & Travel-Friendly:** At just 0.28 lb, take your art anywhere without the bulk.

## Overview

The General Charcoal Pencil 557-6B Box of 12 offers artists a versatile set of richly pigmented, pre-sharpened charcoal pencils crafted from incense cedar wood. Featuring a smooth, oil-free chalk core, these lightweight pencils deliver precision and effortless blending on textured paper. Made in the USA with archival, non-toxic materials, this set is ideal for professional sketching, shading, mixed media, and fabric marking—perfect for creatives who demand quality and portability.

## Description

General Charcoal Pencil 557-6B Box of 12

Review: Great - The best charcoal pencils
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.

## 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 |
| Additional Features | Pre-Sharpened |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Artistic Charcoal Form | Willow Charcoal |
| Best Sellers Rank | #24,256 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #169 in Drawing Pencils |
| Body Shape | Round |
| Brand | GENERAL'S |
| Brand Name | GENERAL'S |
| Color | Orange |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 166 Reviews |
| Drill Point | Medium |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00044974605571 |
| Grip Type | Contoured |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Hardness | 6B |
| Ink Base | Pigment |
| Ink Color | Black |
| Item Dimensions | 0.8 x 7.2 x 2 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.06 kg |
| Line Size | 2mm_and_above |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL PENCIL |
| Material | Charcoal |
| Material Type | Charcoal |
| Model Name | General Charcoal Pencil 557 6B Box of 12 |
| Model Number | GEN5576B |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Drawing, Sketching |
| Style | 6B |
| UPC | 044974605571 |
| Unit Count | 12 Count |
| Warranty Description | No Warranty |
| Writing Instrument Form | Charcoal Pencil |
| Writing Technique | pencil lead |

## 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

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

The best charcoal pencils

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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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*Product available on Desertcart Argentina*
*Store origin: AR*
*Last updated: 2026-09-20*