Long considered the finest charcoal for drawing, Nitram Académie Fusains Charcoal is the preferred charcoal of professional artists, academies, and ateliers. For the discerning artist who requires a rich black for drawing, Nitram B is the answer. It is very soft, yet able to carry a point for working rich blacks into the paper or canvas. Each package contains five batons, each ¼" square x 6" (5" (5" long. 1 mm x 1 mm 52 mm).