The Best Pencils for Writing and Schoolwork

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Palomino Golden Bear (Blue)
"Our pick: A high-quality pencil you can buy in bulk"
Dixon Ticonderoga (Yellow)
"Budget pick: Good performance for the price"
Palomino Blackwing 602
"Upgrade pick: The Cadillac of pencils"
Faber-Castell Grip Graphite EcoPencils with Eraser
"Also great: An extra-grippy triangular pencil"
Palomino ForestChoice
"Our pick: A high-quality pencil you can buy in bulk"