- Are these pencils pre-sharpened?
- No. The 96 pencils come unsharpened, so you need a sharpener before first use. A standard or electric sharpener handles the cedar barrel cleanly.
- Are they suitable for standardized tests?
- Yes. They are No. 2 HB graphite, the grade most answer-sheet scanners require. The dark lead marks clearly without smudging.
- How do they compare with cheaper store-brand pencils?
- The cedar barrel sharpens more cleanly and the core breaks less often. The trade-off is a higher cost per pencil than generic brands.
- Is the eraser latex-free?
- Yes. The attached eraser is latex-free and erases graphite cleanly without tearing paper.
- What is in the box?
- One box of 96 unsharpened yellow hexagonal woodcase pencils with attached erasers. No sharpener is included.
- Do they work in electric sharpeners?
- Yes. Reviewers report clean, even sharpening in both manual and electric sharpeners, with little splintering.
- Where is the Ticonderoga Woodcase Pencil, HB #2, Yellow Barrel, 96/Pack cheapest?
- At Office Depot, for $24.99, 41% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Ticonderoga Woodcase Pencil, HB #2, Yellow Barrel, 96/Pack?
- 4 stores we checked sell it, including Staples, Office Depot, Michaels, Best Buy.