---
product_id: 12048199
title: "Chunky Stick, Charcoal"
brand: "cretacolor"
price: "KSh1802"
currency: KES
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Cretacolor"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/12048199-chunky-stick-charcoal
store_origin: KE
region: Kenya
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# Soft, expressive texture Darkest charcoal available 5/8" thick maxi-sized stick Chunky Stick, Charcoal

**Brand:** cretacolor
**Price:** KSh1802
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖤 Bold strokes, big ideas — sketch like a visionary.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Chunky Stick, Charcoal by cretacolor
- **How much does it cost?** KSh1802 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/12048199-chunky-stick-charcoal)

## Best For

- cretacolor enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted cretacolor brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Maxi-Sized Mastery:** Generous 5/8" thickness for bold, dramatic strokes without constant sharpening.
- • **Unmatched Intensity:** Experience the deepest, richest black lines that make your sketches pop.
- • **Effortless Expression:** Soft charcoal that glides smoothly, perfect for gestural and broad shading techniques.
- • **Blend & Layer Like a Pro:** Easily blend with fingers or tools to create smooth transitions and rich textures.
- • **Versatile Stroke Control:** Use edges for fine lines or lay flat for wide, dynamic shading and gradations.

## Overview

The Cretacolor Chunky Stick Charcoal is a premium artist-grade charcoal stick measuring 5/8" thick and 3-3/8" long, delivering the darkest black lines with a soft, powdery texture ideal for expressive sketching, gestural drawing, and smooth blending. Its robust size and softness make it perfect for professionals seeking dramatic, versatile marks without the hassle of sharpening.

## Description

Big ideas are the reason for this artist quality maxi-sized charcoal. Each stick is a full 5/8" thick and 3-3/8" long, making it easy to create drama with intense, dark, black lines.

Review: A fun, dark, soft, expressive charcoal stick - First of all I'll say that I am very pleased with this and will probably buy the full Cretacolor Art Chunky Drawing Set . I am primarily using these for gestural drawing of figures but I think they'd work nicely for blocking in or looser strokes in tighter work. I also imagine the full set will work nicely for pastel style painting with broad, fluid strokes. Physically they look exactly like you'd expect. Something like a piece of chalk with smooth, round sides, flat tops and sharp corners. They are very soft and transfer readily onto the paper and your hands. The softness means that the corners round off very quickly so don't expect to get narrow lines, perhaps 1/16th inch at the narrowest. They don't tend to break of splinter but crumble into a fine powder with pressure. In use they fit my need well: a very soft, very dark material (so expect to get your hands dirty and to sometimes have a little powder migration). I'd describe the lines they produce as ranging from dark, to extremely dark, so don't expect to lay down light lines (though they do blend/erase to a lighter tone). Do not expect to sharpen these; they should be used as they come. Narrower lines are available at the corners with dense rounded shading available at the ends. When laid on edge they can produce dark, broad lines when used length wise and wide areas of dark colour when used width wise. Also, when used width wise, differing pressure on the ends can give interesting gradations across the stroke. You can also blend well with your fingers or with a chamois/paper towel producing smooth gradations. In terms of erasability it seems to lift a little easier than the typical compressed charcoal, probably because of its looser, more powdery nature (but don't expect to get back to bare paper). Overall I've been very happy with these. If you are looking for a soft, dark, expressive material then this will probably fit the bill.
Review: gorgeous black - Most dramatic black I can get in a charcoal.

## Features

- Darkest charcoal available
- Creates intense black lines
- Excellent sketching tool

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0027J3H98 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #88,917 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #61 in Drawing Charcoals |
| Brand | Cretacolor |
| Color | Charcoal |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (121) |
| Date First Available | August 1, 2008 |
| Grip Type | Smooth |
| Ink Color | Black |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.64 ounces |
| Item model number | 15-49-503 |
| Line Size | 5/8 |
| Manufacturer | Cretacolor |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 15-49-503 |
| Material Type | Charcoal |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Point Type | Fine |
| Product Dimensions | 3.35 x 0.73 x 0.75 inches |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** Cretacolor
- **Color:** Charcoal
- **Ink Color:** Black
- **Writing Instrument Form:** Charcoal Stick

## Images

![Chunky Stick, Charcoal - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61qq5zsjRFL.jpg)
![Chunky Stick, Charcoal - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21aeCheD0pL.jpg)
![Chunky Stick, Charcoal - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21yTmKU1zCL.jpg)
![Chunky Stick, Charcoal - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/615QSmg4IpL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fun, dark, soft, expressive charcoal stick
*by D***M on May 11, 2017*

First of all I'll say that I am very pleased with this and will probably buy the full Cretacolor Art Chunky Drawing Set . I am primarily using these for gestural drawing of figures but I think they'd work nicely for blocking in or looser strokes in tighter work. I also imagine the full set will work nicely for pastel style painting with broad, fluid strokes. Physically they look exactly like you'd expect. Something like a piece of chalk with smooth, round sides, flat tops and sharp corners. They are very soft and transfer readily onto the paper and your hands. The softness means that the corners round off very quickly so don't expect to get narrow lines, perhaps 1/16th inch at the narrowest. They don't tend to break of splinter but crumble into a fine powder with pressure. In use they fit my need well: a very soft, very dark material (so expect to get your hands dirty and to sometimes have a little powder migration). I'd describe the lines they produce as ranging from dark, to extremely dark, so don't expect to lay down light lines (though they do blend/erase to a lighter tone). Do not expect to sharpen these; they should be used as they come. Narrower lines are available at the corners with dense rounded shading available at the ends. When laid on edge they can produce dark, broad lines when used length wise and wide areas of dark colour when used width wise. Also, when used width wise, differing pressure on the ends can give interesting gradations across the stroke. You can also blend well with your fingers or with a chamois/paper towel producing smooth gradations. In terms of erasability it seems to lift a little easier than the typical compressed charcoal, probably because of its looser, more powdery nature (but don't expect to get back to bare paper). Overall I've been very happy with these. If you are looking for a soft, dark, expressive material then this will probably fit the bill.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ gorgeous black
*by J***S on July 27, 2024*

Most dramatic black I can get in a charcoal.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for shadows
*by B***L on November 8, 2023*

Hands down, the darkest charcoal I have ever used

## Frequently Bought Together

- CRETACOLOR Chunky Stick, 1 Count (Pack of 1), Charcoal
- CRETACOLOR Charcoal Powder, 175 gram
- 11 oz Krylon 1311 Clear Matte Finish Protective Coating Spray

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*Last updated: 2026-03-03*