ERGONOMIC DESIGN: Oversized pencil with large size diameter (13/32”) is ideal for children in the early stages of their writing development; Easy for small hands to holdEXCLUSIVE #2 GRAPHITE FORMULA: Proprietary graphite formula mined from carefully controlled sources provides extra smooth performance; thick graphite core delivers broad consistent linesPREMIUM WOOD: Harvested from responsibly managed forests, these pencils provide smooth, even sharpening with minimal breakage; Number 2 pencils are golden yellow lacquered for a coated matte finish and are pre-sharpened to save you timeSAFE FOR KIDS: PMA certified non-toxic so you have the assurance you need to focus on the task at handTRUSTED BRAND: Ticonderoga is part of the Dixon Ticonderoga family of products which includes Prang, Dixon, Pacon, Tru-Ray, UCreate, Fadeless, Classroom Keepers, Bordette, Creativity Street, Spectra, Strathmore, Canson, Daler-Rowney, Lyra, Das, Maimeri, Princeton Artist Brush, and more This large size (13/32”) round No. 2 pencil is easy for small hands to hold making them ideal for children in the early stages of their writing development. The thick graphite core features a proprietary formula focusing on graphite mined from carefully controlled sources to deliver a broad smooth line. Pre-sharpened and includes bonus sharpener to save you time and hassle. Top-quality latex-free erasers remove marks completely without smudging. Premium wood harvested from responsibly managed sources provides smooth, even sharpening with minimal breakage. Teachers prefer Ticonderoga for its dependability and craftmanship. When only the best will do, choose Ticonderoga brand pencils.