Pencil Gripe
I purchased Ticonderoga pencils cause they are supposed to be the best.
We are having pencil after pencil break its lead just after sharpening. DSs split one lengthwise and the cracked lead is evident throughout its length.
Next trip to the store I’m buying the cheap-o pencils.
The boys think it is funny cause they get to constantly jump up and sharpen their pencils, grrrr.
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September 26th, 2007 @ 10:37 pm
That’s too bad! I only buy Ticonderoga, and have the past two years. We occasionally have one that gets over sharpened so the lead falls out, but that’s rare. I am in love with Ticonderoga pencils. The erasers are wonderful, the graphite is perfect, ahh.
Sorry you experienced a problem with them!
September 27th, 2007 @ 12:12 pm
I saw your post about Ticonderoga pencils. They are no longer made in the USA. Production was first outsourced to Dixon’s Mexico plant, and now many Ticonderoga pencils are made in China. So now you do have “cheapo” pencils. I recommend you buy Mirado Black Warrior pencils, made by PaperMate in the USA. They are a quality pencil at a good price. Good luck.
September 27th, 2007 @ 9:16 pm
DJ, that’s interesting. I wonder when they switched production from the Mexico plant. I bought tons of pencil packs when we first started homeschooling and I still have a few unopened. I bet mine are the Mexican-made.
September 27th, 2007 @ 9:36 pm
DJ, thanks for mentioning Mirado Black Warrior pencils. I did some digging around the web for them and the reviews are awesome. Guess tomorrow I need to stop in to Staples and pick up a box or two.
October 5th, 2007 @ 9:34 pm
You’ll think I’m even more of a nut, but Mirado Classic Black pencils are my absolute favorites — they are creamy and silky. I discovered them at Staples the other year. Everyone in the house is expressly forbidden from using my pencils!