A contemporary take on a traditional artistic tool. The Derwent Tinted Charcoal pencil is charcoal encased with a wooden sheath. This pencil is great for charcoal art and saves on the normal mess! Derwent Tinted Charcoal Pencils are less messy than traditional charcoals, contain a hint of colour for sketching and drawing, and can be smudged and blended easily. The dramatic beauty of traditional charcoal with a hint of colour.