Nothing beats this pencil for me. I know it's ridiculous that I'm rating a pencil, but when you have a little one in school that uses them all the time, you want it to work. My daughter gets distracted by the tiniest of things. If there's a design "wrap" around the pencil, she'll amuse herself by picking it for 20 minutes. There's no paint or wrap on these, just the bare wood. Also, many other pencils tend to have erasers where the color comes off, leaving streaks across the paper. Or they're so hard and dry, that they rip the paper when erasing. These erasers erase CLEAN, and they're soft enough for little ones to use with very little pressure. The lead is nice and soft too, so, writing comes out visible, even if they're not pressing hard enough. When they're learning to write, they're learning to hold the pencil, too. So, their hands may not be strong enough to grip and press sufficiently, at the same time. Another perk, is that my battery sharpener sharpens these beautifully. No tips breaking, no uneven sharpening, no wrap getting stuck in the blades... NO STRESS.
So, there's my super-long obsessive explanation as to why I refuse to buy any other pencil on the market. The end.
| Manufacturer | DIXON TICONDEROGA CO. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ticonderoga |
| Item Weight | 2.4 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 7.5 x 3.8 x 0.5 inches |
| Item model number | 96212 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color | Natural |
| Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | HB |
| Material Type | Wood |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Size | 12 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Point Type | Medium |
| Ink Color | Green |
| Manufacturer Part Number | X96212 |
