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My favorite pencil! BUT When were these pencils changed? I found the lead in the newer ones tend to be harder. Not happy with the newer ones.
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: Lorry</div>
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The pencils are the best that lorry will ever get but she is just picky so i think papermate should keep up granding.
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<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2026-04-22</div>
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what wood is it made out of ?
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: bobbo</div>
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Hello. Thank you for reaching out to us. We would like to kindly inform you that our PaperMate&reg; EverStrong #2 Woodcase Pencils are made out of Softwood. If you require further assistance, please reach out to us via our Contact Us form on our website. We&rsquo;re available Mon.-Fri. 9am - 5pm Eastern Time. Thank you! PaperMate&reg; Consumer Care
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: Papermate® Consumer Care</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2024-04-25</div>
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is the pencil .05 or .07?
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: Gatorgal</div>
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Hi, Gatorgal. The tip size of the Paper Mate EverStrong #2 Woodcase Pencil is 1.3mm. Have nice day!
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: Paper Mate Consumer Care</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2024-04-24</div>
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What kind of wood is the pencil made of?
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: Joshua</div>
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