These are not the same Ticonderoga pencils I used when I was a kid. They used to be a high-quality pencil. I hadn't used the brand in years and I was looking forward to using them again. They do not sharpen well, the lead breaks and the wood is rough--like feels like you might get a splinter rough. My daughter writes A LOT so I asked her opinion as well and the verdict was the same. I wish the quality was the same as it used to be!

I was so excited to try these pencils. These are always in my kids list for their necessary school supplies and I always wondered why. Now I know after buying them and using them with my children. They write so smoothly and such a dark color lead.

I got this a month or so ago, this is my first time using this brand and let me tell you it is the best. Sharpens perfectly, writes perfectly and last longer than I expect, I wish I knew before would have changed long time ago. My son is prek is using these and it is great.

These pencils write so smooth and are very sturdy. My kids use them all the time for homework and they seem to withstand the 8yr old not breaking them when he uses them. Will buy again and recommend them.