This classic Dixon Ticonderoga yellow barrel pencil HB #2 has been a classroom favorite for years, and with good reason. Its specially formulated graphite core ensures that it delivers dark, legible print on any type of paper. A smooth satin finish helps this pencil sit comfortably in your hand while the attached eraser means that mistakes can be easily corrected. Best of all, this pencil's iconic hexagonal wooden casing provides a steady grip for writers of all experience levels. No. 2, HB soft lead.