Having stumbled across a YouTube video explaining how to use these to their full effect, I had to have some to add to my rather extensive collection of pencils, soft pastels, fine-liners, gel pens etc., etc., etc., that I use in my adult colouring books.
I don't use watercolours very often as they tend to buckle the paper if you're not careful, however these are quite amazing, they go on like a wax crayon, add water and hey presto the most intense and vibrant colour is revealed, you can also just load your brush directly from the crayon and apply that way, this gives a more natural "watercolour" finish.
They will last me a very long time because as I say I don't use this medium often, but I am delighted with them, they also compliment my Caran d'Ache Pablo pencils so great for colour matching too.
Highly recommended if you are into using water colours in any form.
Vibrant color, easy blending and easy to use. Could have been more color options but i love it ! One of my favorite color sets! Only con is when i want a pointy tip i feel like wasting a good product when sharpening.
Truly recommend this set if you are considering between neocolor 1 and 2.