How do these compare to the black Dixon Ticonderoga pencils? I have been using the black ones(not the yellow - there seems to be a difference between the two to us) lately as they seem to be the best choice out there.
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Dixon Ticonderogas are pretty good. I buy them for my kids. They are the minimum quality pencil I will use if I have a choice. But I always reach for my Generals first and I save them for me since they do cost more and my kids do not appreciate the aesthetic pleasures of writing with a top quality pencil. I say Dixons are fine for the kids, but get Generals for yourself. Especially if you do extensive writing/note taking in pencil. Worth every penny. And General's is not paying me. (But if they're listening I wouldn't turn down a free box thrown my way. Hint.)
1967373
I went with the Prismacolor sharpener and I am glad that I did. It maximises the lead width so I get minimal waste. I hope this helps:)
1888870
I own both. They're both great Styluses if used only for the Stylus aspect of it. If you're looking into Pencil by 53, you're most likely wanting the erase functionality as well (when paired with the Paper app). If you ONLY want a stylus, this is still a great option, but you're paying for features you may never use.
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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!
1967390
Sorry, I've never used either of those others. Blackwing is a soft black pencil.
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Depends on the pencil...some are made in Latin America, others in Italy, France Asia or Germany. This order appears to be Hecho en Mexicohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dixon_Ticonderoga_Company
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Other than the difference in barrel color, I didn't notice any difference in the quality of the pencil. Maybe there's a price difference. My belief is that it's a gimmick: Yellow barrel pencils suggest a kid's toy. A black pencil with a black eraser suggests a sense of luxury or elegance (Which seems more elegant -- a black Cadillac or a yellow one?) but it's still the same pencil.
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Oh, I had not realized the Dixon Ticonderogas came in other sizes besides standard. Sorry, I have only sharpened the standard size ones.
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My son uses the blackwing pencils, which are quite soft. I guess they could be compared to colored pencils. This sharpener did a fantastic job.
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There is a difference in the quality of the pencils - the ones made in Mexico (by Sanford) have more off-center and loose leads, and warping and splitting of the wood is not uncommon now. I still use and love Prismacolor pencils, but the quality has gone way down since they were Berol Prismacolors. The colors are the same for the most part - I have an old deco yellow that is so much paler and nicer than the current deco yellow, but that's the only color that seems significantly different to me.
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I cannot compare them to Crayola, as I have not used Crayola. I have had some breakage when sharpening the Prismacolors, which I have kept to a minimum by using the Prismacolor sharpener. The softness, BTW, is necessary for smooth application of color, so I think we are stuck with some breakage. I hope this helps. - PF
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So far, regular and colored pencils sharpen equally well. No problems so far:)
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Good Evening Skynet VirusI've only used the Black Ticonderoga pencils so I can't say if there is any difference.I'm sorry that I can't be of more assistance, I hope you find an answer.
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It says in the info that it is indeed a #2 pencil. I highly recommend these bad boys. Right out of the box these boys are ready to destroy anything you throw at them. In fact these pencils have increased my popularity, my teachers decide not to give me homework anymore and I don't have to do anything for these pencils do it all for me. Love em
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Well I would recommend the transparent ones. To me the black ones are too thick amd I feel more comfortable using the transparent ones.
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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.
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I'm not familiar with the Dixons. I do find the Generals to be excellent. They sharpen consistently and without much waste, they erase well, the erasers don't wobble, and the pencils feel smooth. I use the Generals.