These pencils make a great bulk option for an entire class, or for an individual purchase to ensure that you never run out of pencils.
These pencils boast a rounded hexagonal shape with a satin-smooth finish for a smooth and comfortable grip, along with a smudge-free eraser for conveniently wiping away mistakes or redoing your work.
These pencils are designed with premium wood from responsibly-sourced forests, and made with a smooth finish to enhance writing comfort.
This brand has over 100 years of making pencils and is regularly one of teachers’ favorite brands.
These pencils make writing easy by eliminating the need for sharpening. They are sold in a large enough bulk size that everybody will have a pencil when they need one.
These pencils contain enough lead to be equivalent to 2 ½ regular wood pencils.
The jumbo twist eraser makes erasing easy, and the soft grip design makes your writing comfortable and easy.
The pencils come pre-loaded with lead, and more lead can be added once you run out to lengthen the life of your pencil.
This pencil is made with a chiseled metallic grip and inlaid with soft latex-free pads for optimal writing comfort and performance.
If you purchase multiple pencils, or the gift set, the pencils will be color-coded to match the size of lead the pencil contains. This is great for anybody who wants the option of multiple lead sizes for sketching or drawing.
These pencils are made in a compact and lightweight size with a non-slip grip and ergonomic barrel for easy writing.
These pencils come presented in an elegant, lightweight, and clear case, making it easy to bring these pencils anywhere with you or present them as a gift to family and friends.
The major decision you need to make when shopping for pencils is if you want wooden or mechanical pencils. While it’s primarily a matter of personal preference and desired writing feel, each choice does offer some additional benefits. Wood pencils are cheaper and sometimes more durable than mechanical pencils. The downside is that they will frequently need to be sharpened. Mechanical pencils can be used for longer periods of time, and are even refillable with lead which is included or purchased separately once the supply inside of the pencil runs out. However, mechanical pencils have components that may sometimes break or stop working. They also write more lightly and thinly than wood pencils do.
If you choose to purchase wooden pencils, you’ll have to determine whether you want sharpened or unsharpened pencils. The benefit of unsharpened pencils is that they can be sharpened to your exact preferences. The downside is that sharpening all of your pencils once they arrive will take more time, whereas unsharpened pencils can be used right out of the box. Another choice to make when purchasing wood pencils is where the wood was sourced from. Not all pencil manufacturers share this information, but in some cases, the brand or company that produces the pencils will let you know if the pencils are made from sustainable or responsibly-sourced materials.
If you choose to purchase mechanical pencils, you’ll need to decide if you want plastic mechanical pencils that are more easily replaceable, but maybe not quite as durable. The other option is to purchase metal mechanical pencils that may be a little nicer and heavier, but will cost more money and not include as many pencils when you purchase. You’ll also have to decide what thickness of lead you prefer. As was mentioned above, .5mm and .7mm are the most common, but .3mm and .9mm are options for those who prefer especially thick or fine lead. Pencils are not compatible with more than one size of lead, so if you want varying thicknesses you’ll have to purchase multiple pencils.
A: It depends on what your needs and preferences are. How frequently do you use pencils? Do you prefer wooden or mechanical pencils? Are you the type that often lends pencils to others without the expectation that they will be returned? How you answer each of these questions will tell you if you should buy a larger quantity, or if you should stick with buying just a few high-quality reusable pencils.
A: All of the pencils on this list write with traditional lead in only one color. If you’re looking for other colors, you might be better off shopping for colored pencils. Some pencils can mark differently than others based on the thickness of the lead that is used. Mechanical pencils will use lead ranging from .3mm in thickness to .9mm in thickness. That said, the average mechanical pencils use lead that is either .5mm or .7mm thick. However, some mechanical pencils are available in sets with pencils that write using different-sized lead. This can be great if you are sketching or drawing and want a higher level of contrast in your markings.