Pre-sharpened for immediate use.
Ticondroga, MY FIRST WOODCASE PENCIL WITH ERASER, HB #2, BLACK LEAD, YELLOW BARREL, DOZEN Retractable Yes/No: No; Eraser Yes/No: Yes; Graphite Colors: Black; Color Family: Black.. The teachers choice for that important first No. Extra-large 13/32 diameter helps small fingers get a comfortable grip.