Winsor & Newton Vine Charcoal is of the highest quality and carefully selected for uniformity without imperfections. Specially prepared for artists' use, the wood is correctly baked to produce an even line of consistent intensity. Extra Soft Vine Charcoal is the densest softest dark grey vine charcoal suited to large scale drawings or filling in. Use in conjunction with other Winsor & Newton charcoals in this range and Winsor & Newton Fixative.