Top rated Pencils
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1. Caran d'Ache Edelweiss Graphitstift im Blister
The products from Caran d'Ache have been accompanying children and young people in Switzerland through their school years for decades. The Caran d'Ache pencil belongs in every pencil case.
Pro
- Good quality
- No breaking of the tip when pressing while writing or drawing
- Dispensing with perpetual sharpening
2. Caran d'Ache Edelweiss Graphitstift
Caran d’Ache products have been accompanying children and teenagers in Switzerland through their school years for decades. The Caran d’Ache pencil belongs in every pencil case.
3. Caran d'Ache Edelweiss pencils
Caran d’Ache products have been accompanying children and teenagers in Switzerland through their school years for decades. The Caran d’Ache pencil belongs in every pencil case.
Pro
- Good quality
- No breaking of the tip when pressing while writing or drawing
- I've been using mine for almost a month and haven't had to sharpen it yet
4. Pentel Mechanical pencil Sharp
Pencil with lead. Mechanical pencil with metal clip and eraser. 4 mm lead guide. Line thickness: 0.7 mm. Hardness: HB. Precise lead advancement mechanism. Ribbed grip zone. The invention of the fine lead pencil with a push system by Pentel Japan. The Sharp remains one of the best-selling mechanical pencils in the world today and is used daily by both young and old. Innovative and proven writing instruments for everyday needs. The company Pentel was founded in 1946 and initially focused on the production of watercolor and oil paints, as well as drawing pencils for kindergartens and schools. Numerous achievements in the world of writing and painting products are thanks to its own research and development laboratory. Examples include the first 0.9 mm fine lead for mechanical pencils, the first fiber tip pen "SignPen," the first rollerball pen "Ball Pentel," and the first correction fluid with a writing tip instead of a brush. For over 70 years, Pentel has been continuously working on new and further developments that make our daily lives easier, particularly in writing, drawing, and painting. In 1977, the successful company also entered Switzerland.
Pro
- Robust, durable
- Sits well in the hand
- Especially good for fine lines, highly recommended
Contra
- Looks rather plain
- the mine breaks
- Glue on the pen
5. Pentel Sharp
Mechanical pencil with an eraser under the cap, a textured grip area, and a sturdy 4 mm lead sleeve. It features a very precise lead feed and a cleaning needle for cleaning the lead sleeve.
Pro
- Robust, durable
- Sits comfortably in the hand
- Fine tip for precise writing
Contra
- Looks rather plain
- the mine breaks
- Glue on the pen
6. Caran d'Ache 849 Classic
The legendary 849 continually showcases new facets of its personality and now presents itself as the attractive and practical 849 pencil holder. The lightweight yet sturdy pen fits perfectly in the hand. Classic colors are applied using electrostatic powder coating. Hexagonal aluminum barrel. Flexible clip and push mechanism. Pencil holder with an eraser and an integrated rear pencil reservoir. Case made of white cardboard.
7. Pentel Graphgear 1000
Graphite pencil with a dual grip zone made of finely textured metal and colored rubber nubs. Filled with an eraser and 2 fine leads. Hardness grade HB. Features a fully retractable lead holder that can be retracted via the clip. Refillable and durable. With extra fine line width.
Pro
- sits well in the hand
- Good quality for this price
- Design, workmanship, mechanism...a dream
Contra
- A little heavy
- Quite narrow
- Delivery too late
8. Faber-Castell 9000
The quality and fine gradation of hardness levels have made it the preferred tool for artists and illustrators. Its lead is fully bonded with the wooden casing, making it particularly break-resistant. The Castell 9000 is available in 16 different hardness levels, making it an ideal pencil for all applications in both technical and artistic fields. Features: break-resistant due to special bonding, hexagonal shape. Application: for writing, drawing, and sketching. Environmentally friendly water-based lacquer. Set of 6 Castell 9000 pencils in hardness grades HB, B, 2B, 4B, 6B, and 8B in a metal case.
9. Faber-Castell Pencil Castell 9000
Quality and the fine gradation of hardness levels have made it the preferred tool for artists and illustrators. Its lead is fully bonded with the wooden casing, making it particularly break-resistant. The Castell 9000 is available in 16 different hardness grades, making it an ideal pencil for all applications in both technical and artistic fields.
Pro
- Pencil as expected
- Good gradations
- Robust paintwork
Contra
- Misleading title
- Packaging, pencils loose in air cushion envelope
10. Faber-Castell Pencil CASTELL 9000
Castell 9000 - Pencils
The Castell 9000 is a true classic among pencils, launched in 1905 by Alexander Graf von Faber-Castell. Its quality and fine gradation of hardness levels have made it the preferred tool for artists and draftsmen. Its lead is fully bonded with the wooden casing, making it particularly break-resistant. The Castell 9000 is available in 16 different hardness grades and is ideal for all applications in both technical and artistic fields.
Features: break-resistant due to special bonding, hexagonal shape
Application: for writing, drawing, and sketching
Environmentally friendly water-based paint.









