This is a first-rate commercial-grade wood-cased pre sharpened pencil at an economical price. With Dixon Oriole Yellow No 2 pencils you never have to sacrifice quality for price. The naturally ergonomic shape and satin smooth finish enhances writing comfort on your fingers and hand grip. Our quality #2 graphite lead formula provides extra smooth performance and delivers a broad smooth line right onto the paper ideal for standardized testing. The top quality latex-free top eraser provides easy clean corrections. These pencils sharpen evenly and smoothly with minimal wood or lead breakage. Made with first-rate commercial grade wood and PMA certified non toxic you will not find a better value in an economy pencil.