I generally use them with water....but they are very strong...not soft as you feared they might break easily. I have never had one break although I am very careful about sharpening any water color pencil due to the nature of their intent. These products were not meant to be compared with colored pencils which lend themselves to harder leads.
I hope this answers your question.
By: eshryock131
(18-Apr-15)
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