Golden Bear USA Blue #2 Pencils vs ForestChoice #2 Graphite Pencils

Both are hexagonal #2 pencils made from incense-cedar, so writing feel is close. The Golden Bear is made in the USA by Blackwing's manufacturer, comes in a 144-pencil box, and has a painted blue barrel; the ForestChoice is the original FSC-certified pencil, sold in a 12-pack, with a bare natural finish. Buy Golden Bear for a large classroom or office supply with a finished look; buy ForestChoice if certified responsible wood sourcing matters more than pack size.

• Choose the Golden Bear if you want a big box of US-made pencils with a painted barrel for a classroom, office or shared desk.
• Choose the ForestChoice if FSC-certified wood and a plain natural finish matter more to you than a large pack.