Are these real #2 HB pencils for standardized tests?

Yes. They are standard #2 HB wooden pencils, the grade most test instructions require. The eraser is latex-free.

How many pencils come in the box?

The box holds 96 pencils. Smaller packs are sold separately, so check the count before ordering.

The bonded core and cedar barrel resist breaking, and most owners report clean sharpening. A few pencils per box can still have off-center lead.

No. The eraser is attached to a metal ferrule and is not sold as a separate refill, so the pencil is done when the eraser is.

They cost more than generic store brands but sharpen more cleanly and break less often, which is why teachers request them by name.

Yes, though they need sharpening and the points can snap under heavy pressure. Many classrooms use them from early grades up.

At Office Depot, for $19.99, as of our latest check.

9 stores we checked sell it, including Office Depot, School Specialty, Michaels Stores, Amazon, delta.edu.

$19.99at Office DepotChecked Nov 9

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