Conte a Paris was founded by Nicolas Jacques Conte who created the pencil as we know it by mixing graphite with clay and introducing the possibility of different degrees of hardness. Over the decades, the quality and depth of the Conte a Paris range has grown to offer a wide variety of techniques and effects that can be used for drawing, sketching and pastel work.
Pierre Noire Sketching pencil with a black soft lead that is dense, deep and matt. Use on sketch paper, craft paper and linen canvas.
Available in a range of hardness grades.
