Handmade in small batches with rich, organic blacks to achieve intense drawing tones and values, Primo is a creamy, rich, premium charcoal drawing formula that can be used alone, or in combination with other charcoal, graphite, pastels, or mixed media. Primo pencils can also be used for quick layouts in oil painting. All Primo pencils are made in the U.S.A. using the highest-quality sustained-yield cedar to ensure smooth sharpening and strength.