Nitram Powdered Charcoal gives artists a versatile way to apply charcoal & produce varied & textured sketch effects. It is smooth, velvety & very high-quality. It has no coarse or grainy lumps that will mar the surface of your paper, ensuring a consistent finish. Nitram Powdered Charcoal comes in a sturdy, reusable aluminium tin with a lid that can be sealed tightly to avoid messy leaks. It has a functional recessed reservoir insert that means that you can control the amount of Charcoal Powder available. It can be easily removed to access & refill the tin. 175g. Milled to an extra fine, uniform 100µ particle size. Smooth, velvety consistency. Can be applied with a brush or a paper stump. Helps to produce varied & textured sketch effects. Excellent lightfastness. Please note: a dust mask is highly recommended during use.