STAEDTLERBlacklead Pencils 2B (Box of 12)

All pencils in the package are pre-sharpened and ready for action, but of course they’ll need to be sharpened again after use. Staedtler’s break-resistant blackleads are very reliable, more discerning users who have experimented with cheaper generic pencils definitely know. The pencil delivers the right darkness at 2B according to product description. Highly recommended for standardized test taking. Overall great value for money.

These pencils are a littel expensive compare to the 2b pencils. But I needed it for my son, whose writing was kind of invisible with other pencils. These pencils are dark enough to see his writing. Also, the pencils come allready sharpen, good quality and soft. They are also great for drawing and very functional.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:product as described

Perfect level of darkness for marking up music score. Easy erase.

This is the best standard No. 2 pencil for drawing. Although this pencil is designed for test taking, I found it to be great for artwork. It writes very smoothly and has a nice dark tone. I just ordered a second box.

I like the pencils. The hex shape, the color, the excellent eraser, all that is very good.But it was my mistake to expect them to be superior to the ol' Dixon Ticonderogas, though. I compared them side by side, and they were almost identical. I have always loved the Ticonderogas, but wanted something softer and darker for music composition.Incidentally, my favorite pencils from the past (King Brand pencils) are no more, now that King Brand itself no longer exists. (They also sold my favorite quartos of music staff paper, and I used to buy reams and several boxes of pencils at their creaky old store in midtown Manhattan...) At any rate, I've been searching for a replacement for those most-excellent pencils, and sadly, these aren't it. I've considered purchasing Blackwing Mattes, but they are just too expensive. I've ordered some Musgrave Songwriters and News 600, and hope they're a closer fit to what I'm looking for.These Staedtler pencils are very good, they are moderately dark and hold a point well. They are just a little bit lighter than the Dixon Ticonderogas, and I just don't think they are worth the extra cost compared to the Dixon Ticonderogas, considering they are almost identical.

No matter what I or his teacher said, my son wasn’t pressing hard enough with a typical #2 pencil to see his work well. His teacher recommended a mechanical pencil which we tried but it was only slightly better and the lead kept breaking. I bought these as a last ditch effort and they are amazing, very sturdy! These are the only ones he does his homework with now!

These pencils are great. I have been looking for years, for a dark pencil. The regular No. 2 pencils are way to light. These come pre sharpened. They are smooth. I saw some bad reviews about the eraser, but I have no problem with it. Highly recommended.