175 g on the front label, which is what turns a jar-versus-jar guess into a real comparison of price against quantity.
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The front label carries the Brevillier's Cretacolor name, the words Charcoal Powder and Reisskohlepulver, and the 175 g weight.
Description
A wide black jar with a ribbed screw cap, labelled Brevillier's Cretacolor and printing the weight on the front: 175 g. Beneath the English name the label repeats it in German as Reisskohlepulver, and the panel behind the jar carries the maker's own instruction text in several languages. This is the branded studio jar rather than a generic one, and the weight on the front is the reason it can be compared with anything else at all.
That printed figure is worth more than it looks. Almost every charcoal powder sold in this market states no weight anywhere on the container, so a shopper is comparing a jar against a jar with no idea which holds more. A stated 175 g turns the price into a price per gram, and it is the single most useful thing on the label.
The powder itself is milled fine and even, which is what a chamois needs. A chamois or a soft cloth loaded with powder and dragged across a large sheet gives a flat ground with no grain and no direction in it, and any grit in the milling shows up immediately as scratch lines through that ground. Consistency is the difference between a premium powder and a cheap one, far more than the black is.
Because the jar is large, this is the one to buy for teaching and for big work: a full sheet toned in one pass, a class of students working from the same jar, or a series of studies that all need the same ground. A small jar runs out halfway through exactly that kind of session.
Powder also does something sticks cannot: it mixes. A pinch stirred into water gives a charcoal wash that can be brushed on like ink and dried to a soft grey, and a heavier mix laid with a broad brush gives a ground with visible brush direction where a cloth would have given none. Both are worth trying before assuming powder is only for rubbing in.
Against the generic charcoal powder jar on this site at Rs. 999, the honest difference is milling consistency, the stated weight and the size of the jar rather than a dramatic difference in blackness. Someone starting out is well served by the cheaper jar; someone toning full sheets every week, or teaching from one container, is who this jar is for.
The Safencia price is Rs. 3,600 for the 175 g jar. Cash on Delivery is available across Pakistan, and stock, your city and delivery charges are confirmed on WhatsApp before dispatch.
Why this product is worth considering
Features
Specifications
| Product name | Cretacolor Charcoal Powder Jar 175 g |
|---|---|
| Category | Arts and Crafts |
| Recommended age | 10+ years |
| Type | Loose charcoal powder |
| Brand on the label | Brevillier's Cretacolor |
| Weight | 175 g, printed on the front label |
| German name on the label | Reisskohlepulver |
| Form | Fine, evenly milled matt black powder |
| Container | Wide black jar with a ribbed screw cap |
| Apply with | Chamois, cloth, cotton pad, blending stump or soft brush |
| Also used for | Charcoal washes mixed with water |
| Finishing | Fixative or a cover sheet before storage |
| Price | Rs. 3,600 |
| Stock status | In stock |
| Cash on Delivery | Available across Pakistan |
| Delivery time | 3-5 working days after WhatsApp order confirmation |
| What is included | 1 x Cretacolor Charcoal Powder jar, 175 g, with screw cap |
What's in the Box
- 1 x Cretacolor Charcoal Powder jar, 175 g, with screw cap
FAQs
How much powder is in the jar?
175 g, printed on the front of the label. That makes Cretacolor Charcoal Powder one of the few jars in this market that can honestly be compared with another on price per gram.
What does Reisskohlepulver mean?
It is simply the German for charcoal powder, printed beneath the English name. Cretacolor Charcoal Powder carries both because the same jar is sold across Europe.
Why does milling consistency matter?
Because a chamois or a cloth spreads powder over a whole sheet at once. Any grit in Cretacolor Charcoal Powder would drag as visible scratch lines through what should be a flat, even ground.
Can charcoal powder be mixed with water?
Yes, and it is a use worth knowing. A pinch of Cretacolor Charcoal Powder stirred into water brushes on like a grey ink and dries as a soft wash with visible brush direction.
How is this different from a cheaper charcoal powder?
Mainly the stated weight, the size of the jar and the evenness of the grind rather than the depth of the black. Cretacolor Charcoal Powder is the jar for weekly full-sheet work or for teaching from one container.
What do I apply it with?
A chamois, a soft cloth or a cotton pad for large grounds, a blending stump for small areas, and a soft brush for corners. Never work straight out of the Cretacolor Charcoal Powder jar — decant a little into a dish.
Does the drawing need fixing afterwards?
Yes. Cretacolor Charcoal Powder sits on the paper as loose pigment, so spray a fixative or lay a clean cover sheet over the drawing before it is stored, carried or framed.
Is it safe to use with students?
With sensible handling. Loose charcoal dust drifts, so a covered table, decanted dishes rather than the open jar, and a dust mask for long sessions are the precautions to take with any class.
Can I pay cash on delivery for Cretacolor Charcoal Powder in Pakistan?
Yes. Cash on Delivery is available across Pakistan, including Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi and many other cities.
How fast is delivery in Pakistan?
Orders are confirmed on WhatsApp before dispatch. Delivery usually takes 3-5 working days in major Pakistani cities, depending on courier route and city.
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