Golden Bear USA Blue #2 Pencils vs Musgrave Factory Seconds Pencils

Buy the Golden Bear if you need a uniform, reliable box of No. 2 pencils for school, office or test day. Buy the Musgrave factory seconds if you want a large, varied stash of US-made pencils for drawing, workshop or giveaway use and can accept flaws and duplicates. The Golden Bear is a consistent product with a certified non-toxic core and clean cedar barrel; the seconds box is a grab bag where up to half the pencils may match and some will be kids' or promo designs.

• Choose the Golden Bear if you want 144 matching No. 2 pencils that are safe-certified, consistent and ready for classroom or office use.
• Choose the Musgrave factory seconds if you want a big mixed batch of US-made pencils cheaply and don't mind flaws, duplicates or novelty designs.