Paper Mate Mirado Black Warrior Woodcase Pencil Nontoxic , HB #2, Black Matte Barrel, Dozen, Sold as 2 Packs of 12, Total of 24 Each (PAP2254)

I have been a "jack of all trades and a master of none" for most of my life (I'm 67) and among my many interests, I've drawn pencil portraits of people since the mid 80's. The "Black Warrior" brand has been out there for many years. A company called Berol had them then Makdo (probably spelled them wrong) bought them out - now papermate... But the quality has always been there and I've used nothing but them for my graphite drawings. They are excellent! And for the price, you'll not find a better pencil. The picture attached will give you a decent idea of their quality. I'm sure a professional could do far better.

La verdad esperaba un poco más de la calidad de estos lapices, ya había comprado otros de esta misma marca; pero no los "Mirado", creí que serían (y se verían) mejores que otros lapices paper mate regulares, pero no fue así.

Not sure why Ticonderoga seems to have cornered the pencil market. Mirado Black Warrior pencils have been my go to forever. First, as a CPA, crossing i’s and dotting t’s. Currently, sketching t-shirt designs. The Warriors sharpen well, never crack points, are comfortable to hold, aren’t devoured by pencil sharpeners, and produce a smooth, dark, solid graphic. For minor erasing, the Warrior eraser and/or other brands are fine. For sketching, I recommend Staedler mars plastic erasers . Lastly, I am pleased that the product quality didn’t change after Papermate’s purchase of the company.

These are a really good pencil and even with my arthritics in my hands I am still able to use them. They write so smooth and nice. I really like them.

I use these in my office and shop daily. People give me grief, but I don't care. These are high quality pencils, they sharpen smoothly and easily. I have yet to use one in which the lead is broken. I've used them for years and will continue to do so. Buy the inexpensive aluminum Amazon brand sharpeners, or the Staedtler sharpener with the attached shavings holder.