Neocolor II by Caran d Ache are superior quality water-soluble wax based pastels which are are soft & easy to apply. High pigment content provides bright colours & excellent lightfastness as well as being watersoluble. You can use them for dry or wet drawing, including colour washes, & though they’re firmer than oil pastels, you can smudge them on the paper. Comes in a metal tin with all 84 assorted colours. An ideal gift for all creatives.