Neocolor II
Caran d'Ache
Neocolor II
Swiss made watersoluble wax pastels
Born in the Caran d’Ache workshops as the water-soluble successor to the much-loved Neocolor I (1952), Neocolor II was engineered so artists could draw and paint with the same stick. Developed in Geneva with a high-solubility binder and extra-fine pigments, it releases rich colour the moment water touches the page—bringing classic wax-pastel mark-making into the world of luminous watercolour.
Caran d’Ache Neocolor II gives you the spontaneity of pastel and the glow of watercolour—one tool, limitless approaches.
Perfect for professional illustrators, educators and studio artists who want fast, expressive colour with the option to turn drawings into full, painterly compositions—without switching tools. Ideal for urban sketching, portraits, botanicals, children’s book illustration, set design, and classroom demonstrations.
Why artists choose Neocolor II ?
Water-soluble wax oil pastel:
sketch dry, then activate with a brush for flowing watercolour washes and gradients.
Superior covering power:
dense, opaque colour that layers confidently—light over dark or dark over light.
High pigment concentration:
vivid, saturated hues that hold their intensity in washes.
Creamy, dust-free texture: smooth laydown without crumbling; perfect for quick studies or finished works.
Multi-surface versatility:
adheres to paper, cardboard, canvas, wood, glass, leather, fabric, and stone.
Artist-friendly format:
generous stick (Ø 8.65 mm) that blends, burnishes, or scumbles with ease.
Swiss-made consistency:
reliable cores and colour fidelity across sets and singles.
