Carre crayons have a 6 x 6mm cross section and are slightly softer in texture than pencils. They are excellent for sketching, as well as for monochrome or polychrome drawing. White and Grey Carre are useful for blending with other colours.

The range also includes two special colours, Sanguine and Bistre. Carres may be used on all types of paper and even on canvas, especially the softer grades. They may also be used in conjunction with paper stumps, tortillons and putty rubbers.