Charcoal art equipment

[Rockstar Dreams]

I was wondering if anyone here happens to use charcoal and if so, what your recommendations for what to get are. I draw really well and have used similar mediums in the past so beginner information isn't necessary, I want to know what the best things out there to use are.

[Felkyr]

Hard to tell if what I consider beginner info and what I consider beginner info are the same thing: So: Thinnest willow charcoal possible, kneed-able eraser, tissues or something to rest hand on. If you're asking about brands, I can't say I've ever had a particular problem with the cheapest available. Dam. Now you've brought this up I'm thinking it's been about 2yrs (nearly) since I did any charcoal stuff... now I want to again.

[Rockstar Dreams]

BRAZEKOOL

Hard to tell if what I consider beginner info and what I consider beginner info are the same thing: So: Thinnest willow charcoal possible, kneed-able eraser, tissues or something to rest hand on. If you're asking about brands, I can't say I've ever had a particular problem with the cheapest available. Dam. Now you've brought this up I'm thinking it's been about 2yrs (nearly) since I did any charcoal stuff... now I want to again.

I basically just wanted suggestions on quality charcoaling tools hence the not wanting things tailored for beginners. I'd rather spend my money on things that are actually worth the cost when I know this is something I would be good at. I draw portrait-style pictures of people so whatever would be best for that.

Thank you for the recommendations heart

Ha ha, go for it.

[Ineka]

In college, my professor recommended the brand Char-Kole. I like this brand because it can gets really nice blacks and doesn't have any metallic shine to it that I've seen in some charcoal. I also really like the way it feels when I'm drawing with it.

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Ineka

In college, my professor recommended the brand Char-Kole. I like this brand because it can gets really nice blacks and doesn't have any metallic shine to it that I've seen in some charcoal. I also really like the way it feels when I'm drawing with it.

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