I finally got my package from Dick Blick - I felt as if I was opening a gift. The charcoals are beautiful! I even purchased the large blocks; I'm a bit intimidated at the thought of using them - they seem so precious in their new state. I noticed that the charcoal did not make crumbs like other brands. Also, my fingers were relatively clean compared to using compressed charcoal. As I worked on the drawing as a whole, I found that several areas were accidentally lifted off and needed to be reapplied. There is definitely a learning curve in using charcoal that moves like paint and can be erased. Fixative is a must. This product is a definite keeper!
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