Educational Insights Smencils 10-pack

by Educational Insights

Product Features

• "Draw" student attention with these gourmet-scented pencils
• Made from 100% recycled newspapers
• Individually packed in their own freshness tubes
• Guaranteed to keep their wonderful aroma for two years
• Includes 10 Smencils - one of each scent - in a handy zipper storage bag

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.4 x 8.4 x 2.5 inches ; 4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001VDRGO8
• Item model number: 1160
• Manufacturer recommended age: 4 - 15 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,527 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #1 in Toys & Games > Arts & Crafts > Drawing & Painting Supplies > Pencils
  • #89 in Toys & Games > Preschool > Pre-Kindergarten Toys > Art & Creativity
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

“Draw” student attention with these gourmet-scented, pencils. An alternative to wooden pencils, Smencils are made from 100% recycled newspapers – you can even see the layers of newspaper when you sharpen them. Individually packed in their own freshness tubes, the ten “scent” -sational fragrances are guaranteed to keep their wonderful aromas for two years. Available in a big bucket of 50 or a convenient zippered bag.

Product Description

Draw student attention with these gourmet-scented, environmentally friendly pencils. An alternative to wooden pencils, Smencils are made from 100% recycled newspapers -- you can even see the layers of newspaper when you sharpen them. Individually packed in their own freshness tubes, the ten scent-sational fragrances are guaranteed to keep their wonderful aromas for two years. They are available in a big bucket of 50 or a convenient zippered bag. This set includes 10 Smencils -- one of each scent -- in a handy zipper storage bag.

• Product Dimensions (inches): 2.4 (L) x 8.4 (W) x 2.5 (H)
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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smells strong, great, and lasts for ages!, July 30, 2009

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Tara Shuler "Author" (United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Educational Insights Smencils 10-pack (Toy)

I have to admit that I was doubtful about this product. I've bought a lot of scented items like stickers, erasers, and pencils that had very little scent, even when brand new.

But this product is very, very different! The scent is VERY strong and very pleasant! The plastic tubes that each pencil comes in makes for a great way to store the pencils to keep their scent lasting a long time. I've had one of my smencils for several years, and the scent is still just as strong today as it was the day I bought it used as a flea market in a cracked tube! I recommend storing these in the plastic tubes at all times so their scent stays strong for years. (Or at least until the pencils are used up!) I personally just keep these around for the scent, which I find calming, but you may use them up long before the scent thing even becomes an issue.

If you love scented things as much as I do, I think you'll be really impressed with these. They are, by far, the most strongly scented item I have ever purchased. I give this product five stars all the way!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I use them, too!!, February 14, 2010

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S. Gautier "Mommy Eclectic" (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Educational Insights Smencils 10-pack (Toy)

I bought these for my kids for Christmas and they are a hit! We homeschool so my kids love doing their school work with their "smell-good" pencil! I have even taken over one for myself. The pencil lead is great for writing... very smooth and easy.

My only suggestion is to NOT use a battery operated or plug-in pencil sharpener. Your pencil will waste away too soon and be gone. Get a sharp hand-held sharpener and you will find the pencil lasts a really long time and sharpens without much effort.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT GIFT!! GREAT PRODUCT!!, December 13, 2009

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A. Murphy (NY) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Educational Insights Smencils 10-pack (Toy)

My 5 year old son is into drawing and he also came home with a scratch and sniff sticker on his schoolwork that he thought was really cool. So when I saw these I thought they'd make a nice little extra hanukah gift. I gave him these with a spiral bound sketch pad. I was surprised by how excited he was(before he even smelled them). Once we opened them...I have to tell you I am having fun right along side of him drawing with these...they just smell so awesome!! I was just sharpening some in the electric sharpener and their smell drifts into the air - lol. My 10 year old daughter thinks they are cool too. 100 PERCENT FUN!!