The Amazon Basics Wood-Cased #2 Pencils are a fantastic option for anyone looking for high-quality pencils at an affordable price. With 150 pre-sharpened pencils in the box, this set offers incredible value, especially compared to other well-known brands. The classic yellow design and HB lead make them perfect for various uses, from schoolwork and office tasks to casual doodling and art projects. The pencils write smoothly, and the lead is durable, resisting frequent breakage even with regular sharpening. The pre-sharpened feature is a convenient touch, saving time and effort, especially when you need them ready to use right out of the box. The erasers work efficiently, removing marks cleanly without smudging or tearing the paper—a feature often falling short in cheaper alternatives. While they may not have the premium feel or branding of higher-end pencils, they perform just as well for most everyday needs. These pencils are an excellent alternative for anyone looking to stock up for classrooms, offices, or personal use without spending a fortune.

Great pencils for a great price! I love that they came sharpened! Makes it so much easier! Write well, erase well. Great for home or a classroom. Great price!

At the end of the school year, I always buy a pack of pencils to replenish my depleted stock. (I teach 7th and 8th grade English). Last year, I bought 144 golf pencils for about $8. It was a great investment, because a lot of times, I have kids who ALWAYS forget a pencil. They aren’t the ones who necessarily need a pencil, because more often than not, they would lose the pencil again before they made a mistake. However, despite having 144 of them, I ran out in late April, with about two months still left in the school year. I will buy another pack of those golf pencils for the students who perpetually borrow a pencil, but I quickly learned that every so often, I had a student who really needed a pencil, but wasn’t someone who made a habit of bringing nothing to class. Likewise, these were students were the ones who didn’t need it for a few periods, but truly needed a new pencil for them to keep for weeks. Unfortunately, I didn't have any “real” pencils, and when I saw these AmazonBasic pencils on sale (96 for about $6 – regularly they’re less than $8), I knew I needed these as well. I’m actually really picky about my own personal pencils. I have a favorite brand, and I have a favorite brand of erasers to put on them. Nevertheless, I was really excited to try out these pencils because although they didn't have the price tag of a Dixon-Ticonderoga, they still worked really well. QUALITY: These are just your every day, basic pencils, but that’s how I like mine. I hate pencils with that plastic film with a design printed on them. With “cute” pencils, you aren’t paying for the pencil, you’re paying for whatever logo is on it (like Frozen or Star Wars). When you sharpen those ones for the first time, the film splits and then the cute design ends up peeling off. However, these AmazonBasics pencils were easy to sharpen, and they were nice to write with. Sometimes, pencils are prone to have the graphite split so there is a strange press on the paper, resulting in “double” writing. I wrote for a bit with the pencil and even as it dulled, it still wrote nicely. You can note a small letter I wrote to test it; it is the third image. ERASER: Another thing I hate about cheap pencils is the garbage erasers. As a teacher, I write most things in pen, but I always do my grade book in pencil. If a student turns in something late, I need to erase the previous grade to change it, and I can’t stand having left over marks from a bad eraser. Now, as I mentioned, I have one specific brand of erasers which are honestly God’s gift to humanity, and I always slap one of those bad boys on my pencils, but this really wasn’t bad as far as erasers go. I mean, it was still obvious that I made a mistake, but I also press into the paper like I’m trying to cut a hole into the table underneath. I write DARK. I have many students who press lightly. As well, if I were drawing, I would draw lighter. In the third picture attached to this review, there are two instances of erasing. The first is over “film” in fourth line in the first paragraph. The other is the second paragraph, titled “Eraser test.” As I mentioned, I write so dark that it’s difficult to erase to the point where it doesn’t appear that there was a mistake at all, but I also think your average person wouldn’t mind. I can clearly make out what is written over the erased bits, and no annoying parts of the eraser were left behind (like a giant pink smudge… Ugh, I hate that the most). SMUDGE TEST: Speaking of smudges, I don’t frequently smudge my pencil work because I’m right handed. However, I have left handed students who turn in work that is barely legible because they drag their hand throughout their writing constantly. Thinking of them, I wanted to test out how badly the graphite smudged on a hand. The results are the fourth picture. Now, this wasn’t just me carefully dragging my hand over the paper; I really pressed, TRYING to smudge the words. And yeah, I did smudge it a bit, and yeah, I did get some graphite on my hand. However, this is NOTHING compared to some of the other pencils I’ve seen. As you can see from my hand, it was minor, considering I was literally pressing hard on the paper, trying to get the graphite on my hand. OVERALL: The bottom line is that a 12 pack of any type of pencils can go for over $2. In fact, a lot of times the “cute” pencils are the most expensive, but they’re the worst as far as quality. If looks aren’t a thing you care about, but do care about quality, these are the best deal. A 96 pack of Ticonderoga pencils can range from $14-$20 (depending on packaging and color and where you’re buying them). I always use Ticonderogas as the standard for the perfect pencil because I used them throughout my childhood; my mother was literally born in Ticonderoga, NY. However, the AmazonBasics are the best bang for your buck. Are they cute? Is your kid going to be inspired by the cool Frozen or Star Wars logo? No. Because this is a standard, BASIC pencil. They’re just yellow. But to be honest, those “cool looking” pencils always lack quality compared to something like this. The simplicity is what makes these pencils so great; they’re just pencils. They know their function, and they get the job done. These are definitely going to be my “good” pencils from now on, especially to give out to kids who really are responsible with their supplies.

As good of quality in the lead and feel as Ticonderoga but less money. They also come pre sharpened. We’ve not had any where the lead has been broken inside. The ONLY thing I suggest is a tighter eraser holder. The eraser moves just a little while erasing but we still like these enough to purchase again with all the pros of cost, feel & lead strength.

I just received these pencils with UPS today 5/8/18. As a mother, I have bought many pencils for my kids and myself over the years. I always tried to keep the budget down on buying school supplies to leave wiggle room for other school necessities i.e. clothes and shoes. I would buy the cheap boxes of pencils they had on sale in the special department they put out every year that had all the school supplies. I would notice my kids always went through pencils like crazy. Every time we sharpened them, they would chip, appear rough or jagged or splinter. The pencil would have to be sharpened over and over because the lead kept breaking off into the sharpeners. The lead also would be loose inside the pencil shaft and just fall out. I bought all different kinds of sharpeners thinking maybe it was the sharpening blade that caused all this damage and wastefulness. Anyway, on to the review of this particular brand. Upon sharpening it the first time, the pencil is smooth and clean, free of any splintering. The pencil took a little bit longer to sharpen then other pencils in an electric pencil sharpener, which to me appears the wood is strong and good quality. I am no expert on the matter, just my personal opinion. The lead did not break at all, did not fall out of the pencil shaft. It is in there nice and sturdy no gaps at all. I tested the writing part of it. It seems to write smoothly, not overly dark or needing to press too hard to get it to show up. It provides smooth consistent strokes across the page with the lead, unlike other pencils that I have used where the lead seems to feel grainy like there was little sand mixed in with the lead. The eraser appears to be good quality as well. Applying normal pressure erasing something, cleaned up my drawing the first time going over it without the need to keep erasing over and over. There was no pink residue left behind after erasing. The eraser is firm, but not dry or brittle. It has not crumbled, or loosened from the top of the pencil as with some cheap ones. I am not a professional artist, but it seems to sketch well, and smoothly without the need to keep repeating the strokes, unless of course you intend to do that on purpose. There is some dust left after shading, which dust get on your skin or smudge. But not with general writing. I have run my finger over it a few times and it is not smudging for me. This is was tested on a basic lined paper from a 5 subject notebook. Unfortunately the pictures I took are very grainy. As soon as I can find a good camera, I will take a pic and upload. As for now, I am impressed with the pencils I bought. I would definitely buy them again. The price is very well worth it. I got 144 pencils for $9.99. Just to give you an idea: 18 ct for Dixon Ticonderoga #2 HB pencils at Walmart costs $3.26. As far as I am concerned, these pencils were better than those not only in price but quality as well. The Dixon broke quite often in the sharpener when my kids were sharpening. This will be my new go to pencil for my family! <3

Nice pencils, would buy again.

Great purchase for any classroom teacher. Cheaper than other suppliers and great option being that all the pencils come pre-sharpened.

Buena calidad, excelentes acabados.

These are great, they hold up great in a power sharpener. Eraser ends are great. My kids love having access to plenty of pencils, so the bulk box is perfect.

Crayons à papier de base HB d'excellente qualité pour un prix défiant toute concurrence. Parfait pour les professeurs ou même les particuliers qui en auront un stock pour un bout de temps !

Ho acquistato le matite "Amazon Basics HB" per donarle durante un progetto di solidarietà in Africa, e posso dire che si sono rivelate una scelta eccellente. La confezione da 150 pezzi è pratica, economica e perfetta per scopi educativi e benefici. ✅Pro: ✅Qualità e funzionalità: Le matite scrivono in modo fluido, il che le rende ideali per studenti di tutte le età. ✅Pre-temperate: Pronte all'uso, hanno semplificato la distribuzione senza necessità di affilatura preventiva. ✅Resistenti: La mina è durevole e non si rompe facilmente, perfetta per un uso intensivo. ✅Confezione abbondante: Ideale per donazioni di gruppo o attività didattiche su larga scala. ✅Semplici ma efficaci: Un piccolo strumento che può fare una grande differenza nell’apprendimento. ⛔Contro: ⛔Design basico: Le matite non hanno un aspetto decorativo, ma per l'uso educativo è perfetto così. ❇️Conclusione: Le matite "Amazon Basics HB" si sono rivelate uno strumento prezioso per sostenere l'educazione in contesti con poche risorse. Un piccolo gesto con un grande impatto! ✏️💛🌍