What is Dixon Ticonderoga #2 Wooden Pencils?
Dixon Ticonderoga #2 Wooden Pencils
Dixon Ticonderoga #2 Wooden Pencils are well-known for their quality and have been a popular choice for individuals of all ages for over 100 years.
These pencils are made of high-quality wood and feature a proprietary graphite core formula that provides an extra-smooth writing performance. This formula is designed to reduce breakage, making them ideal for use in various settings including at home, in school, and in the workplace.
Dixon Ticonderoga #2 Wooden Pencils are also known for their iconic yellow color and traditional hexagonal shape, which is designed to provide a comfortable and secure grip. Additionally, they come with top-quality, latex-free erasers that erase cleanly without smudging, making them perfect for drawing, taking notes, or doing schoolwork.
Dixon Ticonderoga pencils are also available in triangular and round shapes, as well as in a my first Ticonderoga option, which is tailored to young children learning to write.
Overall, Dixon Ticonderoga #2 Wooden Pencils are a reliable, durable and classic choice, loved by generations of people worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions about dixon ticonderoga #2 wooden pencils
Made with latex-free erasers, these 12 Ticonderoga #2 pencils create neat, easy corrections. High-quality wooden pencils. This pencil has No. 2 lead that resists breaking for consistently smooth writing. Bright yellow, hexagonal barrel.
Ticonderoga pencil
The Classic Ticonderoga is a wood-cased graphite pencil. It is well known for having a characteristic yellow color, a now green (originally brass) metallic ferrule, and a soft pink eraser. The pencil has a mild hexagonal shape that slows surface rolling.
Made of reforested cedar wood, these pencils are easy to sharpen with an exclusive graphite-core formula that allows for extra smooth performance. Latex-free eraser delivers easy and clean corrections.
With its exclusive graphite core formula and satin-smooth finish, the Ticonderoga is known for providing a superior writing experience.
This is because pencils are composed of two grooved pieces of cedar with a length of graphite sandwiched between them. Most #2 pencils are hexagonal.
The number two is a mid-range graphite hardness, which makes it suitable for academic use because it makes a mark that is sufficiently dark (and therefore able to be read by scantrons) and also easy enough to erase. The higher the number, the harder the graphite.
Standard #2 Pencils Made in the USA
America Standard #2 medium pencils have a soft graphite core and are sustainable and eco-friendly. The pencils and are made from non toxic, top-quality wood, harvested from responsibly managed forests. Proudly made in the USA, in Tennessee.
Product information
| Manufacturer | Dixon Ticonderoga |
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| Product Dimensions | 7.67 x 3.76 x 2.52 inches |
| Item model number | 13872 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Material Type | Wood/Graphite |
Interesting factoid about Ticonderoga pencils: Roald Dahl, best-selling author of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” sharpened six of them each day before he started writing. Alas, this iconic Early American product is no longer produced in the U.S.A. but in – where else – China.
the F.I.L.A. Group
Dixon Ticonderoga Company is a Proud member of the F.I.L.A. Group. Headquartered in Italy, F.I.L.A. is one of the largest Art and Education supply companies in the world.
Higher numbers indicate a harder lead, which gives you a finer point and crisper lines. Lower numbers indicate a softer lead, which is good for shading. #2 is the Goldilocks of pencils: not too hard, not too soft, and good for pretty much all of your pencil needs.
