Faber-CastellGrip Graphite EcoPencils with Eraser - 12 Count - No. 2.5 Multi, 8 mm

Competent? You might question the description. These give you a good feel of quality graphite, they are comfortable to hold, the little nubs are interesting and I enjoy writing with it. I find myself doing more of my notes and entries in record books with it than with my Pilots as I would do in the past, as I like the pencil flow. So, in my determination, they live up to their description by the manufacturer and do their job immensely well.Sharpen well, look good on my desk, and were not an extravagant purchase. Thus far, they seem perfectly durable.

So silly that I am Sooooo happy with a pencil, but I am! I hold my pencil very odd, right handed, resting on my ring finger with middle and pointer finger on top of pencil with thumb straight up and thumb "print" on top of pointer knuckle. So the triangle shape is perfect for comfort level. Another plus is the gripper feature, I didn't think of this at time of purchase, but I just went to put lotion on my hands and guess what? ... No slipping! With winter coming and doing hours of college algebra per day, it makes it much easier to hold a pencil for long periods of time. I've actually bought other pencils and did a bunch of searches for the " best pencil", obviously many people take their pencils seriously, funny enough, I am one of them now! The wood is smooth, point stays sharp, I press hard on my pencils, so it takes less force with this pencil. The lines are clear, and for leftys, there is minimum smearing and clean eraser( important for algebra). Funny how one of the longest reviews I have ever written has been for a pencil but the right one makes all the difference!

Super fine point, easy grip, makes even MY handwriting look neat.

This brand and pencils are a classic in Europe. I’m glad I could find it here! While comparing with the leading 2B local(yellow color) pencils, these pencils are super light to hold that will be easier to write. They won’t make your fingers uncomfortable and tired like the leading pencils. And writing is very smooth. Very good quality, highly recommended!

I’ve been using these for years 😃These pencils are #2.5 lead and sharpen to a beautiful point. If you use FastCap tape measures with the built in sharpener that works.But I HIGHLY recommend getting the Red FaberCastell sharpener as well it will sharpen both sizes of the FC pencils and you have the option of standard point or narrower point sharpening.Give them a try. 👍

They write nicely. Eraser is better than most. Stylish. Kinda expensive.

They are fine however not superior to any other HB pencil. They have a good grip but does not translate to scratching/drawing. It is not the pencil’s fault. You actually naturally spin a pencil in your hand as you use it. It is good for arthritis and crosswords though. Easy to erase and the grip is subtle. Faber-Castell is a great product and well made. When you sharpen the pencil, it comes out even & the pencil is somewhat sleek.

It writes very smooth and the eraser is good the only part is that it’s 12 for 13 it’s expensive however the grip it gives and the feel ok your hands is kinda worth it