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Staedtler Norica #2 HB Woodcased Pencils Black 36/Pack (1, A)

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Durability

Customers are highly satisfied with the durability of Staedtler Norica HB Woodcased Pencils. They consistently report that the pencils do not break easily and write well, making them a reliable choice for various writing tasks.

Quality Pencil Material

Customers are overwhelmingly positive about the quality material of these Staedtler Norica #2 HB Woodcased Pencils. They praise the dark and legible graphite, consistent sharpening, and overall feel and durability of the pencils. Some customers have compared them to more expensive artist/drafting quality pencils and consider them a great value for their price.

Good Eraser Functionality

Customers generally praise the good eraser functionality of these Staedtler Norica HB Woodcased Pencils, with many noting that the erasers work well and don't leave marks or smudge. Some customers specifically prefer the white erasers for their effectiveness in art projects. However, a small number of customers have been disappointed by the lack of an effective eraser on some of the pencils they received.

Sharpness Retention

Customers have mixed feelings about the sharpness retention of Staedtler Norica #2 HB Woodcased Pencils, with some praising their ability to keep a point and write smoothly while others find them to wear down quickly and require frequent sharpening. The pencils are appreciated for their high-quality wood casing and dark graphite core, but some users have noted issues with uneven sharpening and lead breaking during the process.

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Dark Lines

Customers generally have positive opinions about the dark lines produced by these pencils, with many praising their smoothness and darkness. Some also appreciate the sleek black design of the pencils, but note that they can be found at varying prices depending on where one shops.

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Quality

Good core, nice wood, they sharpen well and they feel good in your hand.

They are durable and the lead does not break easily.

After a month, the only pencil that did not have lead that kept breaking or falling out after sharpening was the staedtler norica.

A lot of pencils are too light and/or the eraser doesn't work well.

Price

So the only reason for 4 stars is the price.

I love this pencils, my daughter loves them too for school, good price for this quality

Be advised: staples sells them for around $9 and change for a 36 pack.

I wish i could find these at a reasonable price.

Shipping

Anyway these pencils are great for sketching and general use and i'm fortunate to live in a world where they can be delivered t... Read More

Shipping time was satisfactory in both time and quality.

Packaging/appearance

Also the tape on the box of pencils was undone on the top - and bottom, which i didn't notice - and when i took the box out of ... Read More

This was the 4th box of the norica pencils that i bought.

Competitiveness

These pencils are way better than the cheap product in department stores.

Never used them before but at around $11 for 36 pencils, i got pencils that are every bit as good as the more expensive mitsubi... Read More

While some other brands still have true #2 dark graphite centers, the wood surrounding them cuts very poorly when sharpening yo... Read More

I had read reviews saying the 2015 batch was gritty and not as well manufactured as the 2014 batch.

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quality, dark, good, great and smooth.

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Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.

This product had a total of 453 reviews as of our last analysis date on Aug 14 2024.