Nitram Powdered Charcoal gives artists a versatile way to apply charcoal and produce varied and textured sketch effects. It is smooth, velvety and 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 allows you to control the amount of Charcoal Powder available. It can be easily removed to access and 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 and textured sketch effects.  Excellent lightfastness. Please note: a dust mask is highly recommended during use.