All brushes / Deep charcoal shading
Soft Charcoal
Denser, coarser charcoal that builds dark values with repeated passes. Suited to broad shading and deep shadows.
BEST USES
15 px · dense charcoal · shadows
Denser, coarser charcoal that builds dark values with repeated passes. Suited to broad shading and deep shadows.
The three lines use the same preset and path at different pressure levels, so you can compare width, edge and pigment coverage. Mixing brushes respond differently over existing color.
BRUSH COMPARISON
How does it differ from Hard Charcoal?
Soft charcoal builds dense shadows; hard charcoal keeps construction edges clearer.
Explore Hard Charcoal ↗More brushes to explore
7 px · grain · layered values2B Pencil
A darker graphite preset for everyday sketching and line art. Layer strokes to build midtones and press harder for shadow accents.
5 px · balanced graphite · sketchingHB Pencil
Balanced graphite for drafts and quick outlines. Light pressure keeps visible grain; normal pressure gives a clear line.
7 px · firm charcoal grain · hatchingHard Charcoal
Clear charcoal grain with a firmer edge and controlled pressure response. Use it for construction lines and hatching.