Long considered the finest charcoal for drawing, Nitram Académie Fusains Charcoal is the preferred charcoal of professional artists, academies, and ateliers. This medium soft charcoal is the one most preferred for drawing and sketching. Nitram HBs superior hold is perfect for homogenizing tones and retaining tonal detail. Each package contains five batons, each ¼" square x 6" long. 2 mm).