Staedtler 120-3 Noris Pencils H (Box of 12), Black

Excellent quality- sharpens well, kids are very happy. Quick delivery

This Brand has been most consistent for my use

Sharpened before arrival but all points broken on arrival

The lead doesn't break in these which is brilliant. They wear down fairly quickly as they are soft but they are meant to be soft so that is what happens.

I had to order the 2b from amazon couldn’t find it anywhere else, soft very esy to draw and write with and does not scratch the paper, the durability is ok but for softer tip is shorter 5han other overall great product

I recently started sketching for the first time ever and realised I need to use the correct pencils to get the best results. This box of 12 pencils arrived already sharpened and when I needed to sharpen them again it was easy and the lead did not break-off.I am new to using these pencils so not an expert to comment, I can only say how I found them and they were smooth, soft to use and great for a beginner like me. Another important point to mention is when you rub out/erase a mistake, it rubs out clear with no traces of what you have rubbed out, perfect for sketching.I did a bit of research online and it seems that B pencils are the ones to use for sketching.I decided on Staedtler because they were a name I recognised and they have been around for a long time. The quality is really great and the difference in the no name brand ones I was previously using and these ones was noticably different.The price of under £4 for 12 makes these very affordable and should last a long time.

I have used Staedtler pencils all my life: ever since I was a little child in year 1. I never really thought much of these pencils when I was younger - they were just there an they done the job. And then secondary school came.Stationary shopping was a scary, yet fun experience for me when I was 11. If you got the wrong stuff you were stuck with it until it gets chewed up by the dog. It almost happened to me once. I went to a discount family store (they rhyme with the word vilkingsons) and I purchased one super cheap pencil (It was like 5p?).It was awful - I had to resharpen it every 10 minutes because the lead kept coming off. Then I thought 'what's that pencil that I used in primary school?'. Which now brings us to the present day. I've gone through dozens of these packs of pencils and I doubt you won't do the same. These are some of the most sturdiest pencils I have ever used. Staedtler have their pencil game strong (pun intended).

For my Students and I to create self-portraits, and the subtle softness increases delightful nuances of tone in each mark made.