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Pencil leads - what does HB, 2B etc mean?

Pencil leads – what does HB, 2B etc mean?

Pencils are graded using the ‘Graphite Scale’ which measures the softness/hardness of the lead. A pencil lead is made from graphite mixed with clay.  Graphite…

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How far will a pencil write?

How far will a pencil write?

The average round wooden HB pencil will draw a line 35 miles long – which is enough to write approx. 45,000-50,000 words! The average ballpen…

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Hexagonal pencils with coloured leads

Hexagonal pencils with coloured leads

We have now added hexagonal pencils to our range of pencils available with coloured leads.  Made from PEFC certified timber the pencils can come with a choice of…

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Pencil shapes

Pencil shapes

Did you know that as well as offering different combinations of lead softness, dipped ends, eraser and ferrule colours we can also supply pencils with...

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Pencils made from recycled pallets

Pencils made from recycled pallets

Pencils made from recycled pallets We now offer pencils made from recycled pallet wood We try to offer environmentally friendly products wherever possible and a large...

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Biofree pencils

Biofree pencils

Biofree pencils We now offer promotional pencils with Biofree antimicrobial protection. Biofree additive is moulded into the pencil for continuous antibacterial and antifungal protection.  It...

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