They're constructed of premium wood from responsibly managed forests and engineered to sharpen easily with minimal breakage. They also include a silky lacquer coating for a soft smooth feel, as well as a glued-in eraser that can stand up to the most rigorous *ahem* editing.
On the other hand, the black Ticonderoga had the best eraser of any pencil our staffers tried, while the eraser on its sunflower-colored counterpart was fairly average.
The Ticonderoga was traditionally manufactured from Eastern red cedar, but it is now made from an unspecified American cedar. The eponymous Ticonderoga model pencil is distributed by the Dixon Ticonderoga Company.
1 Pencil (B Grade): Higher in graphite, softer, prone to smudging, and ideal for artistic or bold writing. No. 2 Pencil (HB Grade): A balanced mix of graphite and clay, offering versatility for writing and drawing, making it a popular choice for schools and offices.
The hardness scale typically ranges from 9H (the hardest) to 9B (the softest), and there are even harder and softer pencils available, but they are less common.
Ticonderoga has a tradition of fine quality writing instruments in the US for over 100 years. The exclusive graphite core features a proprietary formula focusing on graphite mined from carefully controlled sources to deliver extra smooth performance.
The main difference between the Ticonderoga “Black” compared to its more mainstream sibling is, obviously, that they are painted with a black lacquer instead of a yellow one.
The capture of Fort Ticonderoga was the first offensive victory for American forces in the Revolutionary War. It secured the strategic passageway north to Canada and netted the patriots an important cache of artillery.
Dixon Ticonderoga Pencils are made of: Wood: Sourced from the forests of California, cedar wood is used to make wooden body of the pencil. The wood is shipped from the US to China where the pencils are manufactured. Graphite: Being the core of the pencil, graphite is an essential to making pencils.
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