The Best Vine and Willow Charcoal for New Effects on the Page

Softer than compressed charcoal but generally more brittle as well, willow charcoal and vine charcoal are especially useful for sketching as their marks can be erased with greater ease. These lightweight sticks are similar—and some brands will confusingly describe their products as both—but vine and willow have distinct qualities that make them suited for different types of projects. Willow charcoal, which is made from natural willow branches, is darker and more forgiving and can pro