Handmade small batches with rich, organic blacks to achieve intense drawing tones and values, Euro Blend Charcoal is a creamy, rich, charcoal drawing formula that can be used alone, or in combination with other charcoal, graphite, pastels, or mixed media. Euro Blend Charcoal pencils can also be used for quick layouts in oil painting.brAll Euro Blend Charcoal pencils are built in the USA using the sustained-yield cedar to ensure smooth sharpening and strength.