General's Jumbo Compressed Graphite Sticks - Square - 6B, 4B and 2B - Diameter 3 x ¼ x ¼ " are made from the highest quality of graphite allowing you to create expressive strokes in your drawings with ease. These graphite sticks are extra smooth. The Flat edge of the sticks may be used for broad strokes to capture shadows and planes easily. For detailed work the sticks can also be sanded to a fine point. High-quality black assorted sticks for illustrations, portraits, still-lifes, landscapes and more.