What types of watercolor pencils are available?

Answer 1

Water-soluble pencils are available in a wide range of colors, as well as plain graphite pencils. Colored watercolor pencils aren't graded like graphite pencils are (from 9B, the softest, to 9H, the hardest), but their softness does vary between brands so it may be worth buying a sample pencil from various brands to see which you prefer before you buy a set. The softer a watercolor pencil is, the easier it is to put color or pigment down on a paper