Hand thrown bricks have a subtlety of colour and texture that give new buildings a feeling of maturity and a more mellow appearance. Whether a building is intended to blend with existing surroundings or make a 'statement' in its own right, the choice of colour and texture for handmade facing bricks is of the utmost importance. The wide range of products available from Charnwood Forest Brick Ltd greatly simplifies this process.

The Cathedral Grey is a 'mid-grey' facing brick with a 'gun metal' colour. It is used extensively in the Chilterns in conjunction with the Hampshire Reds to achieve brickwork with effective contrasting colours and a striking appearance.