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Wooden pencils
Wooden pencils are reliable, simple, and come in a range of graphite hardness levels for different applications. They offer a traditional, tactile experience and can be sharpened to various points for different effects.
Top picks for writing and schoolwork
- Golden Bear USA Blue #2 Pencil: A Wirecutter top pick, this pencil features premium incense-cedar wood that sharpens well. The hexagonal shape is comfortable to hold and prevents rolling. It has a medium-soft No. 2 grade core, which is suitable for standardized tests.
- Dixon Ticonderoga Classic Yellow Wood-Cased Pencil: An iconic and affordable choice for bulk buying, this pencil offers smooth writing. While its quality control has declined, according to The New York Times’ Wirecutter, it still performs well for its budget-friendly price.
- Faber-Castell Grip 2001 Graphite EcoPencil: This triangular pencil is ideal if you prefer a different grip style. Its raised dots provide a textured, non-slip area that many find comfortable. The HB core is comparable to a No. 2 pencil in hardness and darkness.
Top picks for sketching and drawing
- Blackwing 602 Pencil: Described as the “Cadillac of pencils” by Wirecutter, this high-end option has a smooth, dark core, an incense-cedar barrel, and a rectangular, replaceable eraser. Its core is considered firm, similar to a No. 2/HB, but is not officially graded.
- Tombow Mono 100 Professional Drawing Pencil: This premium pencil is praised for its smooth laydown and is available in a range of precise grades.
- General’s Layout Pencil: This pencil is noted for producing rich, dark tones with a smooth, “buttery” feel
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