- What does #2 HB mean?
- #2 is the US hardness grade for a standard writing pencil, roughly equivalent to HB in the European scale. It gives a dark, readable line that scans well on test forms.
- Why buy unsharpened pencils?
- Unsharpened pencils travel without broken tips and let you set the point you want. They are also the version many school supply lists specify.
- How do these compare with Ticonderoga's sharpened pencils?
- Same core, wood and eraser; only the tip differs. Choose sharpened for immediate use, unsharpened for storage or classroom stock.
- Are these good for young children?
- The standard 9/32-inch diameter suits most grade-school hands, but Ticonderoga's thicker Primary and Intermediate sizes are easier for very young writers to grip.
- Do the erasers smudge or leave residue?
- Owners generally report clean erasing with little smudging. Very old or hardened erasers may leave faint marks.
- Are the pencils latex-free?
- Ticonderoga states its erasers are latex-free, which matters for classrooms with latex allergies.
- Where is the Ticonderoga Wood Pencils, Unsharpened, #2HB .3 mm Lead, Yellow, 12 Count cheapest?
- At School Specialty, for $2.92, 46% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Ticonderoga Wood Pencils, Unsharpened, #2HB .3 mm Lead, Yellow, 12 Count?
- Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 2,251 ratings.
- Where can I buy the Ticonderoga Wood Pencils, Unsharpened, #2HB .3 mm Lead, Yellow, 12 Count?
- 10 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Target, Office Depot, Michaels, School Specialty.
