The leads in Faber-Castell Graphite Aquarelle Pencils are combined with pigments that dissolve completely when brushed with water. Simply use a wet brush to transform your drawings into washes, or dip the tip of the pencil in water first to create rich, soft, smooth lines.

Available in a variety of hardness grades, these artist-quality pencils are ideal for classic watercolor painting, or to create draft sketches for works in acrylics, oils, or mixed media.

The leads are bonded for increased break-resistance, and the barrels are varnished with an environmentally safe waterbased coating.