BÂTONS ÉPAIS (12MM)

NITRAM CHARCOAL BÂTONS ÉPAIS (12MM) – 5 PACK

The Nitram Charcoal Bâtons Épais (12mm) are premium extra-soft artist charcoal sticks designed for bold mark-making, expansive coverage, and exceptional durability. Measuring approximately 6 inches (152mm) in length, these professional-quality round batons are part of Nitram's renowned Beaux Arts series and are trusted by artists, classical ateliers, and fine art academies worldwide.

Unlike traditional willow or vine charcoal, Nitram utilizes an exclusive manufacturing process that preserves the wood's natural cell structure. This innovative process creates charcoal that is significantly stronger, less brittle, and more resistant to crumbling while maintaining the luxuriously soft feel artists expect. The result is a charcoal stick that glides effortlessly across paper, produces deep velvety blacks, develops subtle mid-tones, and erases cleanly for brilliant highlights and refined tonal transitions.

At 12mm in diameter, the Bâtons Épais are the largest round batons in Nitram's Beaux Arts lineup, making them ideal for artists working on large-format drawings, expressive figure studies, murals, and broad tonal compositions. Despite their generous size and extra-soft formulation, each baton can be sharpened to an exceptionally fine point with a sanding block, allowing artists to transition from sweeping strokes to surprisingly precise details.

🖤 WHAT'S INCLUDED

• 5 Nitram Charcoal Bâtons Épais

• Round 12mm Extra-Soft Charcoal Sticks

• Approximate Length: 152mm (6")

• Protective Storage Box

✨ FEATURES

• Premium artist-grade extra-soft charcoal

• 12mm diameter provides maximum coverage for large-format work

• Exclusive manufacturing process preserves the wood's natural cell structure

• Stronger and more durable than traditional willow or vine charcoal

• Less brittle and more resistant to breakage and crumbling

• Smooth, velvety application with exceptional consistency

• Produces deep rich blacks and an extensive range of subtle mid-tones

• Erases cleanly for bright highlights and effortless corrections

• Can be sharpened to an exceptionally fine point using a sanding block

• Low-dust formula helps maintain a cleaner workspace

• Resists skipping and breaking during expressive drawing techniques

📏 SPECIFICATIONS

• Brand: Nitram Charcoal

• Series: Beaux Arts

• SKU: 700302

• Charcoal Grade: Extra Soft

• Baton Style: Round

• Diameter: 12mm

• Length: Approximately 152mm (6")

• Quantity: 5 Sticks per Box

• Country of Manufacture: Canada

🎨 IDEAL FOR

• Large-Format Drawing

• Figure Drawing

• Expressive Gesture Sketching

• Portrait Drawing

• Tonal Studies

• Academic Atelier Training

• Fine Art Drawing

• Murals & Large Compositions

• Professional Artists

• Students & Educators

⭐ WHY ARTISTS LOVE IT

Nitram Bâtons Épais combine the rich, buttery feel of premium extra-soft charcoal with remarkable structural strength that artists rarely find in traditional vine or willow charcoal. Their larger 12mm diameter makes it easy to establish bold values, cover large drawing surfaces quickly, and create expressive marks while still allowing surprisingly fine detail when sharpened. The combination of durability, low dust, and exceptional tonal range has made them a favorite among professional artists and classical drawing instructors alike.

💡 FINAL NOTE

Whether you're creating dramatic life drawings, large-scale charcoal compositions, or expressive tonal studies, Nitram Charcoal Bâtons Épais deliver outstanding coverage, exceptional durability, and remarkable control. Their unique construction and premium extra-soft formula provide a versatile drawing experience that excels from the first broad stroke to the finest finishing detail.