The Caran d'Ache Neocolor II water-soluble wax pastel in Brown 059 is a professional-grade art supply designed for versatile creative techniques. Featuring a soft and velvety consistency, this 8.65 mm wax pastel provides high pigment concentration for rich, saturated application. Artists can use the pastel dry to achieve intense, opaque strokes or introduce water to create fluid, transparent watercolour effects. Manufactured in Switzerland, it is engineered for superior lightfastness and reliable covering power on a diverse range of surfaces including paper, card, wood, glass, stone, and fabric. The pastel includes a protective paper sleeve to maintain grip and cleanliness during use, making it suitable for illustrators, designers, and hobbyists who require precise control for techniques such as layering, scraping, and drawing.