The General’s Pencil Company is a historic American brand built around one core idea: doing pencils right. Established in 1860 - with over a century of experience- General’s focuses almost entirely on graphite, charcoal and drawing pencils, refining how they feel, respond and perform in real use. These are tools made for control, consistency and durability—trusted by artists, illustrators and designers who rely on predictable marks and steady handling from start to finish. Whether for study, sketching or professional work, General’s pencils are designed to be dependable companions, not disposable tools.
The General’s Black & White Pencil Set is a high-contrast drawing set combining ultra-dark graphite, white charcoal and soft black charcoal for expressive sketching and tonal control.
The General’s Charcoal Pencil Kit 557-6A is a balanced charcoal pencil set featuring rich black grades and a white charcoal pencil for highlights and tonal control.
The General’s Charcoal Pencil Kit 557BP is a complete black and white charcoal set designed for artists who work with contrast, tone and expressive shading. It combines three black charcoal pencils in different grades, a white charcoal pencil for highlights, and a charcoal eraser for controlled lifting and corrections. A compact yet powerful kit for sketching, portrait drawing and tonal studies.
The General’s Factis Soft Oval Eraser is an artist-quality soft eraser designed for clean, controlled erasing in drawing. It removes graphite and colored pencil without damaging the paper, while its oval shape offers comfort and precision. Ideal for sketching, illustration and everyday drawing work.
The General’s Little Red All-Art Pencil Sharpener is a durable, artist-grade sharpener designed for soft-core pencils. Featuring a steel blade and built-in canister, it sharpens graphite, charcoal, pastel and colored pencils cleanly and consistently—perfect for studio, classroom or on-the-go use.
The General’s MultiPastel Chalk Sticks are pigment-rich compressed chalk sticks designed for fine art drawing. They deliver smooth, matte color with excellent blendability, whether used on their own or layered over charcoal or graphite. A set of 12 shades for controlled, expressive color work.
The General’s Factis Magic White Extra-Soft Vinyl Eraser is designed for delicate papers and artistic surfaces. It cleanly erases graphite, charcoal and pastel without damaging the paper, and can even absorb oil paint from canvas and painting surfaces.
A pen-style mechanical eraser by the General Pencil Company, designed for precise erasing, clean line corrections and controlled highlights without damaging the paper.
The General’s Layout Graphite Drawing Pencils 555 are 2B graphite pencils designed for fast sketching, layout work and preliminary drawing. They deliver a clean, smooth line with minimal shine, making them ideal for studies, figure drawing and visual planning.
The General Pencil Charcoal Powder is professional charcoal powder for drawing, ideal for tonal grounds, large areas and atmospheric backgrounds. It offers full control over value and gradation for drawing and mixed media work.