{"product_id":"general-s-artist-quality-charcoal-pencils-6b-extra-soft-557","title":"General’s Artist Quality Charcoal Pencils 6B Extra Soft #557","description":"\u003ch2\u003e6B Charcoal Pencil Extra Soft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate deep blacks, rich tonal effects and dramatic contrasts with General’s Original Charcoal Pencil 6B Extra Soft #557. Designed for artists who demand exceptional control and smooth application, these artist-quality charcoal pencils deliver intense colour, effortless blending and expressive shading. 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