My First Ticonderoga, Beginner Pencils with Eraser, #2, 12/Box DIX33312

by Ticonderoga

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 0.9 x 7.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000QE2H6A
• Item model number: 33312
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #678 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products)
  • #6 in Office Products > Educational Supplies > Writing & Correction Supplies > Pencils > Woodcase Lead Pencils
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 17, 2004

Product Description

With a rich heritage, and origins dating back to 1795, the Dixon Ticonderoga Company throughout history has made its mark through quality, integrity, respect and perseverance. Today Dixon Ticonderoga continues to make its mark manufacturing and marketing writing instruments, art supplies and tools for self expression. You'll always remember your first Ticonderoga. The larger round size (13/32 Inches) and the smooth outer casing make it easier for little hands to hold. Preferred by teachers, My First Ticonderoga assists children in the early stages of their writing development skills. The thick number 2 graphite core is pre-sharpened for added convenience and features an extra large, latex-free eraser for clean, smudge-free erasing. The pencil finish contains Microban anti-microbial protection to inhibit the growth of odor and stain causing bacteria on the pencil and is PMA certified non-toxic. More than a writing and art products company, Dixon Ticonderoga empowers people to take conscious and subliminal thoughts, facts, ideas and dreams, and preserve them using tools that are simply extensions of themselves.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Great except for the Microban!, August 31, 2011

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gamom - See all my reviews

This review is from: My First Ticonderoga, Beginner Pencils with Eraser, #2, 12/Box DIX33312 (Office Product)

I love these pencils but I hate that they are treated with Microban. I prefer that items my children are prone to stick in their mouths not be laden with chemicals. Most people think that microban kills germs and therefore will protect against the spread of disease. This is NOT true. From the microban website...

"Microban® antimicrobial product protection is engineered to protect products from bacteria, mold and in some cases algae that can cause stains, odors and product deterioration. Microban protection is not designed to protect users from disease causing microorganisms. ... Microban product protection inhibits the growth of microorganisms that can cause stains, odors and product degradation."

Considering the shelf life on a pencil in my house is a couple months or less, is it really necessary to protect it from such things that are not likely to occur in its short lifetime? I prefer regular old pencils sans the useless chemicals. So as much as I love these pencils I will not be buying anymore because of the Microban.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for preK-K!, November 29, 2009

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Lauren M. Colliver (Blacksburg, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My First Ticonderoga, Beginner Pencils with Eraser, #2, 12/Box DIX33312 (Office Product)

These pencils are a great width for little hands. And the erasers are top notch! They don't leave that yucky residue of cheap erasers. And they come already presharpened! I just need to find a pencil sharpener that is wide enough to use on them.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, March 2, 2010

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M. Durney (Stafford, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My First Ticonderoga, Beginner Pencils with Eraser, #2, 12/Box DIX33312 (Office Product)

This pencil is great and definitely helps my son hold his pencil correctly. I too need to find a sharpener that it will fit in.