dear people, quick question. Although I know charcoal pencils

Yes.

Will look like shit, but yes. Newsprint is cheap as fuck.

Printer paper has no grip so the charcoal will be easily smear. I would suggest spraying it with workable fixative as you go.

So if I'm not using any kind of textured paper do you honestly think it's worth it? Without fixative as well

>>2430908
Charcoal pencils don't smudge like vine charcoal. Fixative isn't necessary.

Thank you but again, is it worth it? Can I make it work?

>>2430934
Try it and see how you like it? Or just buy a pad of newsprint for a few dollars.
Printer paper should work ok with harder pencils like the Conté Pierre Noire or Wolff's Carbon, but it will smudge significantly more than graphite. Can't comment on the Generals since I've never tried them myself.

http://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-studio-newsprint-pads/