Cretacolor Nero is an oil-based artist pencil characterized by its smooth, deep-black laydown and velvety matte finish. Its marks are waterproof and only partially smudgeable, making it a distinctive choice for drawing, sketching and rich tonal work.
This Medium grade provides a versatile option within the five-hardness Nero range, balancing expressive dark marks with controlled drawing performance.
FEATURES
🖤 Deep-black color
✏️ Medium hardness
🖌️ Smooth application
✨ Velvety matte finish
💧 Waterproof
🌑 Only partially smudgeable
🎨 Ideal for drawing & sketching
🌗 Available as part of a five-hardness Nero range
🇦🇹 Made in Austria
SPECS
Material: Nero – Oil Hardness: Medium Item No.: 461 03 Lead Diameter: 3.8 mm Pencil Diameter: 7.5 mm Length: 174 mm Format: Individual Artist Pencil
FINAL NOTE
Cretacolor Nero Oil Medium produces smooth, intensely dark marks with a velvety matte character—ideal for dramatic shading, expressive line work and deep tonal contrast.