Neocolor II by Caran d'Ache are superior quality water-soluble wax based pastels which are are soft and easy to apply. High pigment content provides bright colours and excellent lightfastness as well as being watersoluble. You can use them for dry or wet drawing, including colour washes, and 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.