Caran d’Ache Swisscolor Watersoluble Colored Pencils lay down rich, vivid color that can be brushed with water to create intense watercolor effects. Ideal for all illustration techniques, these high-quality pencils feature soft, watersoluble 2.8 mm leads with a high pigment concentration and good lightfastness. Casings are crafted from FSC certified, easy-to-sharpen cedar wood. They are painted with an eco-friendly, waterbased varnish to match their core. Casings are hexagonal in shape for a controlled grip that makes it easy to create precise details.