BACK TO SCHOOL | STAEDTLER Noris 120 PREMIUM Office Pencil LEAD Pencils - 2B Grade [Box of 12]

My pencils were "Made in Germany". This is a solid, very high-quality school pencil. The Noris comes with a very attractive yellow and black finish that is easy to grip. It conveniently comes pre-sharpened. Point retention is excellent. Expect to be able to write for a long time without re-sharpening. Although labeled on the box and stamped on the pencil as "2B", the graphite seems hard compared to some other brand's artist drawing pencils labeled that way. However, when compared side by side to Staedtler's Mars Lumograph 100 Series 2B, it matches up reasonably well, maybe just a bit lighter. Graphite hardness ratings aside, the black Staedtler Norica (labeled as an HB #2) is a softer student pencil that makes a darker mark and the Norica has an eraser. Staedtler Noris School is a solid no-nonsense pencil that performs well. It is said to be "The Dixon Ticonderoga of Europe". That sounds about right.

I bought these for my self and to share with my granddaughter who is a budding artist. I got the 2B pencils--they make nice dark, smooth lines, but still have just enough hardness that they stay sharp during long sketching and drawing sessions. Although not as nice as some of the more expensive brands, these are VERY nice for the price. Good quality wood, smooth, even leads, and the black and yellow finish is very distinctive, and pleasant to hold.A very good value for a solid "utility pencil", or as a sketch pencil for beginning or casual artists.

If I had to name one of my least favorite pencils of the hundreds I’ve used, Staedtler Norica would be on the list. I’d I had go name one of the most overrated, it would be the Mars Lumograph. This does not mean they are bad pencils. Clearly, the latter has had a cult following for a century!I share the background to inform a potential buyer. If you do not normally like Staedtler, these 2Bs may be the exception. It’s plain to see why they are the ubiquitous school pencil across Western Europe. It’s much like the only other Staedtler I enjoy using, the Tradition. Conversely, if you live the Norica or ML, you may not like this pencil.

I like the darker shade, easier to see. Need sharpening often.

I flipping love these pencils. I wanted to get them so badly for my classroom but could afford them. I got a 12 pack and put them out on the shelf-thry are by far the fav of all my students.They are great pencils in general, but if you are able to afford them for your classroom, do it.

I enjoy sketching and writing with this pencil. I'm very happy with the quality and not having an eraser is actually a nice way to force myself to "not erase" my errors. Great for sketching and note taking.

I love these pencils but the picture didn't show that they don't have erasers. While the graphite is nice and smooth, obviously I'm going to make mistakes. Why is there no eraser? I had to re-order the same brand with erasers. Their erasers are great too and don't leave a pink residue so not sure why they sell these.

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