ArtGraf is Viarco's innovative product line, born from combining tradition and new thinking. Its products offer artists diverse possibilities for using graphite and have gained popularity worldwide.
The Story Behind ArtGraf:
Viarco's story begins in 1907 in Portugal. Viarco Artgraf is a unique series of graphite products developed by the Portuguese company Viarco, Portugal's only pencil factory. Artgraf products are known for their innovation and versatility. They are suitable for drawing, painting and calligraphy.

ArtGraf was born from a desire to create something new and different in the world of graphite. The story of Artgraf began when Viarco's owner, José Vieira, started observing artists and noticed that they often broke graphite sticks to create different effects. This gave rise to the idea for Artgraf products, which combine traditional graphite with water solubility. The inspiration came from the traditional tailor's chalk, which was used to mark fabrics. From this idea, ArtGraf Tailor Shape was born, a compressed pigment chalk that is very soft and water-soluble. This innovative product combines the possibilities of drawing and painting, which has made it popular among artists.
Tailor Shape is a piece of compressed pigment that can be used for both drawing and painting. Tailor Shape pieces are very soft and water soluble, allowing them to create a wide range of colors and shades. Tailor Shape pieces can be used dry or wet. Used dry, they leave a soft and velvety mark on the paper. Used wet, they spread and blend beautifully, allowing them to create watercolor-like effects. You can use the side, corner or edge of the piece to draw and activate the pigment on paper with water or use the piece as a watercolor palette. Tailor Shapes are available in many different colors and can also be mixed together to create new colors and textures.

In addition to Tailor Shape, the Viarco Artgraf series includes a wide range of graphite products suitable for many different types of artistic expression:
With Artgraf products, artists can create a wide variety of different effects and styles. The products have received very positive feedback from users who have praised their versatility, ease of use and high quality.
Special features of ArtGraf products:
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