Achieve expressive depth and contrast with Conté à Paris Carrés Esquisse Sketching Pastel Crayons, Black B, Set of 12. Each square crayon features a smooth, slightly softer core than Conté pencils, ideal for building tonal values and bold, dramatic sketches. The Black B variation provides rich, velvety coverage perfect for shading, outlining, and defining form on paper or toned surfaces. Excellent for studies, figure drawing, and mixed-media layering, these crayons blend effortlessly with White, Red, and Bistre Conté tones. The B grade offers soft laydown for controlled linework, subtle gradients, and expressive mark-making in professional and academic art settings.