BIC Xtra-Fun Graphite Pencil, #2 Lead, 18-Count

My son absolutely loves these pencils. He gets very excited about the colors, and he loves how they write. I tested one out and it does have a very nice smooth output. They sharpen evenly and consistently as well.

This is a repeat purchase. These pencils are really durable and our 7yo likes that they come in a variety of colors. The only problem with them is that they keep disappearing (our son might have something to do with that :D ) which is why this is a repeat purchase. Will definitely purchase again.

My kids love these pencils! They are hard to break! My kids are always sharpening their pencils because the tips always break off, and it takes from their homework time. But these pencils never seem to break the tips! The only flaw seems to be that the erasers fall out easily, but we use pink erasers anyways, so it doesn't bother us ^_^

I started buying these last year as my son was having trouble writing neatly. He is very intelligent but could care less to take time to make it look nice and he was getting answer marked wrong due to his handwriting. I thought it might have something to do with the cheap pencils lead breaking every other minute. His teacher even noted his handwriting improved a bit. I am not talking miracles here, but it was legible. He wont use any other pencil now.

We received these BIC XTRA-FUN #2 pencils for free to sample and review.Kudos to any an all that can capture the attention of a young mind and direct in a positive direction. To make a writing utensil that, first and foremost, checks off all the educational systems must haves (it's safe, it's no. 2, etc.) but then goes that XTRA mile and makes it bright and colorful, slightly bendy and therfore comfortable to hold, easy to sharpen and erase, and just plain FUN! My boys were Instantly attracted to these pencils. And believe it or not, they actually dropped those video game controllers to come draw, write and doodle. I am one star short only because my eleven year old, although he very much thought the pencil was "cool" didn't think the led was as dark as his current brand. My 7 year old had no complaints.#GOTITFREE #BICXTRAFUN

I bought for a student I tutor! He loves them! I find them a tiny bit hard to write with! Yes, the point doesn’t break as often but I feel I have to press harder to make mark show up!

Awesome pencils my 11 year old likes them although he says they're kind of hard to hold onto. Said they are "slippery". Had to get him some grippers to go along with them. But what kid can have just plain pencils these days? They write just as well as top selling brand we'll see how long they last.

Good gosh, these were so much fun I almost exploded. It’s hard to concentrate during class when being distracted by such a dazzling spectrum of pencils. Also, I can’t resist a pre-sharpened pencil. Saves me seconds of precious time that are better spent playing games on my phone. Also, these were cheaper on Amazon than they were at Office Depot on sale! Woo hoo!