Paper MateMirado Black Warrior Pencils, Black, HB #2, 12 Count

Paper MateMirado Black Warrior Pencils, Black, HB #2, 12 Count

Q: black warrior HB2 lead not dark anymore, what happened?

The basic components of a pencil are the lead (actually graphite), the wood & paint, eraser holder, and the eraser. People who took pride in their craft started pencil companies and created a reputation based on their choice of these components, and their execution of certain other quality characteristics like centering the lead so sharpening is symmetrical, etc. Unfortunately some of these companies have been sold to corporations who reduce the quality of I all but keep the price up. For a period they show much improved profits and often sell he purchased company for more than they paid based on this artificial profitability which eventually diminishes as users of the product catch on that there favorite product is no longer what it use to be. With pencils companies, like Papermate, so it seems, have done just that. The lead is poor quality and inconsistent, the wood is thinner and no longer good quality cedar, the brass holding he eraser is no longer brass, and the eraser is also of poorer quality. Since these are only pencils, the bean counters at corporate I guess think they can pull it off. For some of us who enjoy using a good pencil, we notice. At least there are forums such as this where we can voice our discontent.

Q: Do these come pre sharpened ?

Sometimes they do and sometimes they don't, but don't let that stop you from buying a Paper Mate product. It's a good pedigree and even if you buy pre-sharpened pencils you'll have to keep on sharpening them as needed. Just get a good sharpener. Good luck!

Q: I'm a beginning writer and are these worth trying for my new series

If you can, try to find some older USA made ones. The cedar wood was fantastic and the graphite was buttery smooth. I could write for an entire day with no problems. When they moved production to Mexico it just wasn't the same. Eventually you might want to try out Blackwing Pencils, but those are expensive.

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Brand
Paper Mate
Writing instrument form
Graphite
Colour
Black
Ink colour
Black
Age range (description)
Adult

🧽100% latex-free smudge-resistant eraser

✏️Bold #2 lead for standout writing

🛡️Durable quality wood construction

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Paper Mate Mirado Black Warrior Pencils, Black, HB #2, 12 Count

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Description

✏️ Elevate your writing game with the Black Warrior—where style meets performance.

BUILT TO LAST - Premium wood construction offers durability that keeps up with your busy, on-the-go lifestyle.
VALUE IN EVERY PACK - Includes 12 pencils—perfect for stocking your desk or sharing with your team.
SMUDGE FREE PERFECTION - Latex-free eraser wipes clean without leaving marks, keeping your work flawless.
SLEEK MATTE BLACK DESIGN - Sophisticated matte black barrel adds a touch of professionalism to your everyday essentials.
WRITE BOLD WRITE CONFIDENT - Bold #2 lead ensures your notes and tests stand out with clarity and precision.

Paper Mate Mirado Black Warrior Pencils come in a 12-pack featuring bold #2 lead for clear, standout writing. Crafted from durable wood with a sleek matte black finish, these pencils include 100% latex-free, smudge-resistant erasers to keep your work clean and professional.

Specifications

Manufacturer	Paper Mate
Brand	Paper Mate
Model number	2254
Product Dimensions	4.83 x 1.78 x 19.3 cm; 56.7 g
Color	Black
Material Type	Wood/Graphite/Rubber/Paint
Total Recycled Content Percentage	100
Number of Items	1
Size	12 Pack
Point Type	Bold
Ink Color	Black
Manufacturer Part Number	2254
Item Weight	56.6 g

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