blending into smooth background washes using a blending stump

The graphite core itself is more densely packed than a standard pencil's

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characters and illustrations

talens 063 charcoal fixative 1000 ml Goog blending into smooth background washesUnlike the 061 pastel formula, the Talens 063 is built to slightly darken and deepen what it's sprayed over because charcoal and graphite particles absorb the liquid quickly, the fixed areas come out a touch more transparent and contrasty than they looked dry. That's useful for charcoal and heavy graphite work specifically, where it adds visual depth rather than just locking the dust in place. It still does the core job too: binding loose carbon