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 still able to carry a point for working rich blacks into the paper or canvas. Each package contains five batons, each measuring ¼" square × 6" long. (5 mm × 152 mm).