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product_id: 14992922
title: "General Pencil Primo Charcoal Pencils- Box of Twelve Soft 3B"
brand: "general's"
price: "R913"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/14992922-general-pencil-primo-charcoal-pencils-box-of-twelve-soft-3b
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Premium quality 12-pack Made in USA General Pencil Primo Charcoal Pencils- Box of Twelve Soft 3B

**Brand:** general's
**Price:** R913
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate Your Artistry with Every Stroke!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** General Pencil Primo Charcoal Pencils- Box of Twelve Soft 3B by general's
- **How much does it cost?** R913 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/14992922-general-pencil-primo-charcoal-pencils-box-of-twelve-soft-3b)

## Best For

- general's enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted general's brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Versatile Use:** Perfect for sketching, drawing, and more.
- • **Durable Design:** Built to withstand the rigors of your artistic journey.
- • **Smooth Application:** Experience effortless shading and blending.
- • **Eco-Friendly Choice:** Sustainably sourced materials for the conscious creator.
- • **Unleash Your Creativity:** Crafted for artists who demand the best.

## Overview

The General Pencil Primo Charcoal Pencils come in a convenient box of twelve, featuring premium quality 3B charcoal pencils that are perfect for artists seeking smooth application and versatile use. Proudly made in the USA, these pencils are designed for durability and eco-friendliness, making them an essential tool for any creative professional.

## Description

General Pencil Primo Charcoal Pencils- Box of Twelve Soft 3B

## Features

- 12pk of 3B pencils
- Premium quality charcoal pencil
- Manufactured by General Pencil Company
- Made in USA

## Images

![General Pencil Primo Charcoal Pencils- Box of Twelve Soft 3B - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61gSdPzN45L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Great quality.
  

*by K***R on Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2015*

This is General's premium pencil.  These have turned out to be a great option -- like all soft charcoal pencils the tips break easily.  using a craft knife may be the best bet, I find myself reaching for the craft knife to get stuck leads unstuck from my sharpeners anyway.  I tried out three different brands, Derwent, Creatacolor 5.6mm leads with separate holder purchase and this.  The cretacolor white is by far the best.  For charcoal, the Derwent was a dud, had one pencil split apart while hand sharpening.  Their white was scratchy and inconsistent.  BTW with all of these remember to hand sharpen.  The cretacolor wood holder has a fantastic feel in the hand.  As far as the soft and medium charcoal, they are fine, but I find them even harder to sharpen.  So using it for white, but Generals or Derwent for everything else, but replacing worn out soft with generals primo pencils.  This particular one is equivalent to the Derwent soft.  I have to say that the Derwent is consistent with the labeling when purchasing sets, the generals all seem fairly soft to me, not truly reflective of the label.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Excellent Artists Quality Charcoal Pencils
  

*by A***A on Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2016*

These are the best charcoal pencils on the market today in my opinion. I have used Derwent and Conte for years but their quality has deteriorated to the point of being useless. I was reluctant to try these since they are General pencils and I have not found that brand to be of artists quality. But these pencils have really changed that. I bought 4 boxes of the 3b and they came well packed and not one point was broken. The 3b produces dark shadows as well as subtle ones. They need to be sharpened with a razor blade and unlike other charcoal pencils did not break during sharpening. You can wipe away unwanted sketches during composition and fully erase them later. The finished drawings stay without fixing. Excellent.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Nice pencils
  

*by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2018*

Great product, but came in a generic box not good for gift giving.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-07*