I heard from some people that the newer pentel sharp kerry pencils are cheaper and of lower quality. Is this true?
857052
The last one I purchased in October was the same high quality of the other I have.
857053
Yes, at least in my opinion, having had one for over 20 years. The new ones are missing any eraser, even the simi-useless ones of the originals and there is no "pin" in the cap to clear stuck lead. JMO
1514365
Because it is like 7 bucks! Plus you get extra leads. These are very good pencils. I doubt if you would find anything comparable for the money.
476469
Besides being soft and easy to blend, the PREMIER pencils have way more pigment color per pencil than the Scholar pencils do. Check out the virtual instructor for more info on them, and to see them in action. I love mine, they blend really great! Hope this helps.
647977
I have not compared them. you have to use a fine tip permanent marker. ink will mear
1967374
I bought the suggested sharpener - the leads still broke.... Maybe I was just unlucky but it happened with both sets of Prismacolor pencils I purchased.
499210
YES!! I know what you mean. These are the only mechanical pencils I use and it is because the erasers are excellent. It is definitely worth a try.
1344200
No, I just bought another pencil. The lead lasts a long time for me, fortunately!
1050000
I am not sure, but the ones I got from Amazon were the best pencils I've written with in a long time.
423392
The basic components of a pencil are the lead (actually graphite), the wood & paint, eraser holder, and the eraser. People who took pride in their craft started pencil companies and created a reputation based on their choice of these components, and their execution of certain other quality characteristics like centering the lead so sharpening is symmetrical, etc. Unfortunately some of these companies have been sold to corporations who reduce the quality of I all but keep the price up. For a period they show much improved profits and often sell he purchased company for more than they paid based on this artificial profitability which eventually diminishes as users of the product catch on that there favorite product is no longer what it use to be. With pencils companies, like Papermate, so it seems, have done just that. The lead is poor quality and inconsistent, the wood is thinner and no longer good quality cedar, the brass holding he eraser is no longer brass, and the eraser is also of poorer quality. Since these are only pencils, the bean counters at corporate I guess think they can pull it off. For some of us who enjoy using a good pencil, we notice. At least there are forums such as this where we can voice our discontent.
1713273
No, not well. The pencil's marks are are faint at best, and rub off easily. Ball point pens and felt tip pens are best.
644406
I gave up on Tigonderoga's pencils long ago when i discovered that they would never sharpen evenly due to the leads within not being placed directly in the center. It has been a very long time since purchasing them. Perhaps they have improved. Mirado, however, never lets me down. I am not familiar with the Palomino. Best to you in your purchasing decisions!
2061225
Hello. Sorry to hear that the Kerry Pen you ordered came sans the eraser. As it was a gift, I no longer am in possession of the pen but it did come with the pen upon my receiving the package. Not sure of the exact replacement for the erasers...Perhaps going to a good stationery shop could be of help in defining what the correct size is for ordering replacements?
622358
I have quite a few different kind of colored pencils, most of them not very expensive. I like the woodless Koh-I-Noor pencils, which can be purchased by single pencil or in sets. They are easy to break if dropped; the "lead" tends to shatter. The colors are vibrant, and there are a good variety of colors available.
152455
They are better than the ever sharp and Walmart knives but are not as thick as the original four star knives. These are four star two and the blades are thinner and lighter. I have a 16 year old four star 6" chefs knife and it is much better quality than these. Check out eBay and you may come across some original four star knives.
1967375
Technically any sharper wohoweverk *however* I bought a prismacolor pencil sharpener and I never regretted it. Most 'usual' sharpeners will actually break the led easily n often but the prismacolor didn't once. You will get the most out of your colored pencils if you buy it. And believe me, you want to get the most out of them because these awesome pencils aren't cheap lol good luck and happy coloring!
1818986
I would say ... Don't waste your money! I know professional sharpeners are expensive and there's no guarantee with them either. Sometimes we just have to grit our teeth an buy new scissors. Annie
1545235
I haven't had that problem. They aren't like the crayola pencils where you can never effectively sharpen again. These have different texture and are better/easier.