Question 1

I too have never heard of these, & like one reviewer I love writing instruments. Is the long point sharpener a must?

Accepted Answer

No. But I bought one anyway. Being an Artist I have more erasers, manual and electric than any one person needs. But whatever, I had to TRY it. 😂 It's not a must. I use what is at hand. They sharpen nicely with just about anything. I have at least ten different Blackening pencils. The leads a very sturdy whether you use a traditional point sharpener or a long point sharpener. They are made to reduce constant sharpening for those of us who love a sharp point. The erasers are extendable, fabulous and replaceable! $2.99 for a ten pack in lots of colors at the website. Best pencils everrrrr.

Question 2

Do these smear on paper/hands (Left handed person asking)

Accepted Answer

I have not used them much yet, but I believe because of their creamy softness, they would smear rather easily. As a lefty, do you ever put a clean sheet of scrap paper under your hand when drawing to keep the paper clean?

Question 3

In school #2 pencils have to be used for test.  Are these #2?  My son really wants them.

Accepted Answer

They're certainly darker than #2, which means they're fine for tests. The #2 requirement is to ensure students don't use lighter pencils which the test-reading machines may fail to "see," but Blackwings are quite dark. They are also erasable, in case he has second thoughts about an answer (the reason #2 pencils are preferred over pens is that pens are not erasable).

Question 4

How does the Blackwing compare to the Mirado Black warrior and the Black Ticonderoga?

Accepted Answer

The Blackwing writes faster and smoother than either of those options. Honestly, I have had bad luck with the Mirado Black Warrior lead being "scratchy" on the paper, and I strongly dislike the Mirado's eraser. I've only ever had one "bad" Black Ticonderoga but it's the one I'm using now. But the Blackwing is still far smoother than the Ticonderoga. It also has a darker line, but it stays sharp just as long. The quality of the finish is also better if that matters to you, with a matte black very sharp paint.

ASIN	B006CQWILK
Additional Features	Erasable, Ergonomic, Incense-cedar Wood, Japanese Graphite, Replaceable Eraser
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#2,860 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #13 in Woodcase Lead Pencils
Body Shape	Square
Brand Name	Blackwing
Closure Type	Twist
Color	Black
Customer Reviews	4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (5,685)
Drill Point	Bold
Global Trade Identification Number	00820933110245, 21069422919768
Grip Type	Rectangular
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Hardness	Soft Graphite
Included Components	Eraser
Ink Base	Water
Ink Color	Black
Item Diameter	0.8 Centimeters
Item Dimensions	8.13 x 1.63 x 1.63 inches
Item Type Name	Pencil
Item Weight	4.8 ounces
Line Size	0.9
Manufacturer	Blackwing
Material Type	Blackwing
Model Name	Blackwing Matte - Black
Model Number	105329
Pattern	single item
Recommended Uses For Product	Art, Carpentry, Drawing, Marking Out, Note Taking, Painting, Sketching, Writing
Style	Modern
Theme	Artistic
UPC	820933110245
Unit Count	12.0 Count
Warranty Description	We will replace defective or damaged products.
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Writing Instrument Form	Graphite Pencil
Writing Technique	pencil lead

Blackwing Matte Pencils - 12 Count

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