Staedtler 120-2BK3DA pencil Noris HB2, 3 ST, blister card

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Like all BIC Evolution pencils, their ultra-strong lead is impact-resistant, easily sharpened and erasable. Made in France with unique expertise, these wood-free pencils offer the quality that has been associated with BIC products for years. Ideal for school and office use, the Staedtler Noris HB Pencil includes a convenient eraser tip for any corrections. Looks like it relates to there being more than one system for classifying the pencil's grade and the note above that not all HB pencils are equal to each other. Finding what works best for your own artistic and writing needs is generally a matter of personal preference and experimentation with different brands of pencils.

though, the source of the lettering seems to be debatable according to Wikipedia - H stands for " Hardtmuth" (the surname of the owner of an art supply company) and B stands for "Budweis", the town the pencil company was relocated to but "hard" and "black" are probably more useful to remember. This is why STAEDTLER is certified for the production and sale of wood-cased pencils in accordance with current FSC and PEFC standards (chain of custody/CoC certification).

As the pencil core becomes softer (through the use of lower proportions of clay) it leaves a darker mark as it deposits more graphite material on the paper. The special lead formulation of our artists pencils provides results with a metallic lustre in a wide variety of grey tones for expressive sketches and drawings.

The wood-cased pencil was invented following the discovery of a large graphite deposit in Borrowdale, England in 1564. These triangular pencils are made of synthetic resin, wood-free, chew-resistant and guaranteed splinter free.

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