This doesn't apply to the Triconderoga though. They have a very thick, comfortable barrel.Loaded wrote:What I least like about Ticonderogas and other "standard" yellow #2 pencils is the diameter. Dixon and many other mass produced pencils use a smaller diameter barrel than premium brands like Palomino, Mitsubishi, Tombow, Faber, etc. Visually it's hard to see the difference, but you can definitely feel the larger barrel of a premium pencil when your holding it. Personally, after sitting and writing for an extended period of time, the larger barrel pencil results in much less hand & finger strain.Ditch the Ticonderogas and Triconderogas. Try some Palomino HBs and Mirado Black Warriors. HTH
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thanks for the info, I was just about to open a new thread to ask about pencils when I remembered the search function
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A girthy black stick is essential for LSAT domination.SteelPenguin wrote:This doesn't apply to the Triconderoga though. They have a very thick, comfortable barrel.Loaded wrote:What I least like about Ticonderogas and other "standard" yellow #2 pencils is the diameter. Dixon and many other mass produced pencils use a smaller diameter barrel than premium brands like Palomino, Mitsubishi, Tombow, Faber, etc. Visually it's hard to see the difference, but you can definitely feel the larger barrel of a premium pencil when your holding it. Personally, after sitting and writing for an extended period of time, the larger barrel pencil results in much less hand & finger strain.Ditch the Ticonderogas and Triconderogas. Try some Palomino HBs and Mirado Black Warriors. HTH
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Absolutely. Can't risk having your hand cramp up or worry about breaking the tip off of some flimsy pencil.rebexness wrote:A girthy black stick is essential for LSAT domination.SteelPenguin wrote:This doesn't apply to the Triconderoga though. They have a very thick, comfortable barrel.Loaded wrote:What I least like about Ticonderogas and other "standard" yellow #2 pencils is the diameter. Dixon and many other mass produced pencils use a smaller diameter barrel than premium brands like Palomino, Mitsubishi, Tombow, Faber, etc. Visually it's hard to see the difference, but you can definitely feel the larger barrel of a premium pencil when your holding it. Personally, after sitting and writing for an extended period of time, the larger barrel pencil results in much less hand & finger strain.Ditch the Ticonderogas and Triconderogas. Try some Palomino HBs and Mirado Black Warriors. HTH
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One week into using Mirados and I have to say I am a little disappointed.
Mirados:
1.) Did I skip the point where someone mentioned they are ROUND?
2.) They are very soft. Good for LR, great for RC, not so good for LG. With RC, by the time I am done with the questions, the tip is PERFECT for bubbling. This works well for LR too, then. But the fat bubbling tip annoys me to no end with LG.
3.) Not a huge fan of the eraser, as it does not seem to erase.
I've also been using the Kum longpoint sharpener, and that gets a little bit of a better review EXCEPT lead has gotten stuck in it three times. Sharpening during the test is TTT, but does anyone thing the proctors would get mad if I bring a toothpick to fish out the lead during break just in case???
I should get my paycheck tomorrow so I'm ordering some Palomino Graphites and...some 602s. Super saver shipping, so expect another review in like three weeks.
Mirados:
1.) Did I skip the point where someone mentioned they are ROUND?
2.) They are very soft. Good for LR, great for RC, not so good for LG. With RC, by the time I am done with the questions, the tip is PERFECT for bubbling. This works well for LR too, then. But the fat bubbling tip annoys me to no end with LG.
3.) Not a huge fan of the eraser, as it does not seem to erase.
I've also been using the Kum longpoint sharpener, and that gets a little bit of a better review EXCEPT lead has gotten stuck in it three times. Sharpening during the test is TTT, but does anyone thing the proctors would get mad if I bring a toothpick to fish out the lead during break just in case???
I should get my paycheck tomorrow so I'm ordering some Palomino Graphites and...some 602s. Super saver shipping, so expect another review in like three weeks.
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Finally someone who doesn't buy into the Mirado Warrior nonsense. Just save yourself some time and go with Ticonderoga. People love to hate the guy in first place.scoobers wrote:One week into using Mirados and I have to say I am a little disappointed.
Mirados:
1.) Did I skip the point where someone mentioned they are ROUND?
2.) They are very soft. Good for LR, great for RC, not so good for LG. With RC, by the time I am done with the questions, the tip is PERFECT for bubbling. This works well for LR too, then. But the fat bubbling tip annoys me to no end with LG.
3.) Not a huge fan of the eraser, as it does not seem to erase.
I've also been using the Kum longpoint sharpener, and that gets a little bit of a better review EXCEPT lead has gotten stuck in it three times. Sharpening during the test is TTT, but does anyone thing the proctors would get mad if I bring a toothpick to fish out the lead during break just in case???
I should get my paycheck tomorrow so I'm ordering some Palomino Graphites and...some 602s. Super saver shipping, so expect another review in like three weeks.
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P.S. Fun fact: when scrolling through the "customers also bought" section, there is PT 66, 63, 62, 67, 64, 68, 69, SuperPrep, and the LSAT Trainer. Needless to say, none of those show up on the TTTTT pencils.
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TLS is driving Amazon's pencil business.scoobers wrote:P.S. Fun fact: when scrolling through the "customers also bought" section, there is PT 66, 63, 62, 67, 64, 68, 69, SuperPrep, and the LSAT Trainer. Needless to say, none of those show up on the TTTTT pencils.
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Guys, why don't we just make our own pencils?
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Why didn't we think of this sooner? It's too close to test day now to change.Sinatra wrote:Guys, why don't we just make our own pencils?
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Well, I'm still going to try some Palomino Graphites. I was using my sister's regular ticos from the SAT, and I have to say like half of hers the lead was broken on the inside.jlb251 wrote:Finally someone who doesn't buy into the Mirado Warrior nonsense. Just save yourself some time and go with Ticonderoga. People love to hate the guy in first place.scoobers wrote:One week into using Mirados and I have to say I am a little disappointed.
Mirados:
1.) Did I skip the point where someone mentioned they are ROUND?
2.) They are very soft. Good for LR, great for RC, not so good for LG. With RC, by the time I am done with the questions, the tip is PERFECT for bubbling. This works well for LR too, then. But the fat bubbling tip annoys me to no end with LG.
3.) Not a huge fan of the eraser, as it does not seem to erase.
I've also been using the Kum longpoint sharpener, and that gets a little bit of a better review EXCEPT lead has gotten stuck in it three times. Sharpening during the test is TTT, but does anyone thing the proctors would get mad if I bring a toothpick to fish out the lead during break just in case???
I should get my paycheck tomorrow so I'm ordering some Palomino Graphites and...some 602s. Super saver shipping, so expect another review in like three weeks.
I also wanted to update that the KUM Longpoint sharpener is OFFICIALLY TTTTTTT for me. I swear to God lead gets stuck in that damn thing like every other pencil I sharpen, and the holder isn't large enough to hold any shavings, so I have to empty it out with each pencil.
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What other sharpeners are you looking at? I have this TT sharpener I bought from Vons. It's not bad, but it isn't good either.scoobers wrote:
I also wanted to update that the KUM Longpoint sharpener is OFFICIALLY TTTTTTT for me. I swear to God lead gets stuck in that damn thing like every other pencil I sharpen, and the holder isn't large enough to hold any shavings, so I have to empty it out with each pencil.
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After using a TTTTTTTT sharpener, I found a 180 electric sharpener at work. It's so good. But really loud. I probably can't use it during the test.
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You have a fine motor disability and OCD that requires access to a loud electric pencil sharpener at ALL times.wtrcoins3 wrote:After using a TTTTTTTT sharpener, I found a 180 electric sharpener at work. It's so good. But really loud. I probably can't use it during the test.
Unless I'm this woman. I'll just sue LSAC: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 6&t=216120
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I'm looking at one of those little metal ones, but springing $10 for a pencil sharpener just seems...wrong.ManoftheHour wrote:What other sharpeners are you looking at? I have this TT sharpener I bought from Vons. It's not bad, but it isn't good either.scoobers wrote:
I also wanted to update that the KUM Longpoint sharpener is OFFICIALLY TTTTTTT for me. I swear to God lead gets stuck in that damn thing like every other pencil I sharpen, and the holder isn't large enough to hold any shavings, so I have to empty it out with each pencil.
Question: are these prohibited??????
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I would imagine so. They're probably too loud. You're not alone. I probably wouldn't spend $10 on a pencil sharpener. Most sharpeners do just fine and you will most likely not be sharpening pencils during the exam anyway. That's TTT. As long as you've sharpened 10 good pencils the day before, you should be fine. Even if your sharpener sucks, as long as you can get 10 good pencils out of it, you should be fine.scoobers wrote:I'm looking at one of those little metal ones, but springing $10 for a pencil sharpener just seems...wrong.ManoftheHour wrote:What other sharpeners are you looking at? I have this TT sharpener I bought from Vons. It's not bad, but it isn't good either.scoobers wrote:
I also wanted to update that the KUM Longpoint sharpener is OFFICIALLY TTTTTTT for me. I swear to God lead gets stuck in that damn thing like every other pencil I sharpen, and the holder isn't large enough to hold any shavings, so I have to empty it out with each pencil.
Question: are these prohibited??????
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I'll probably bring an entire box of BW or TICON Blacks.PourMeTea wrote:How many sharpened pencils are you all bringing to October/which ones?
I think i'm bringing 20-30 sharp-but-not-too-sharp pencils or so, and they'll probably all be Blackwings. I can't stand Black Warriors anymore, and HBs piss me off.
1 per LG (4)
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1 for filling out the scantron etc.
8-10, maybe 12. We shall see.
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BLASPHEMY! The original Ticonderoga is the one and only pencil fit for a true LSAT master!
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ManoftheHour wrote:What other sharpeners are you looking at? I have this TT sharpener I bought from Vons. It's not bad, but it isn't good either.scoobers wrote:
I also wanted to update that the KUM Longpoint sharpener is OFFICIALLY TTTTTTT for me. I swear to God lead gets stuck in that damn thing like every other pencil I sharpen, and the holder isn't large enough to hold any shavings, so I have to empty it out with each pencil.
We srsly need to find pencil sharpeners that go well with our pencils. I originally bought that Kum LongpoinTTTTT sharpener cuz Scoobers suggested it...I trusted you!!!!!
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D: I trusted the thread! TBH I've managed to work with my KUM (hahahahahaha okay I'm done now) but it's still annoying. You have to be really careful with it. BUT I took some pencils to a regular electric sharpener, and then used the KUM to keep them pointy, and that worked better .Dr.Zer0 wrote:We srsly need to find pencil sharpeners that go well with our pencils. I originally bought that Kum LongpoinTTTTT sharpener cuz Scoobers suggested it...I trusted you!!!!!ManoftheHour wrote:What other sharpeners are you looking at? I have this TT sharpener I bought from Vons. It's not bad, but it isn't good either.scoobers wrote:
I also wanted to update that the KUM Longpoint sharpener is OFFICIALLY TTTTTTT for me. I swear to God lead gets stuck in that damn thing like every other pencil I sharpen, and the holder isn't large enough to hold any shavings, so I have to empty it out with each pencil.
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I, THE GLORIOUS MOSTDANGEROUSLG, HAVE DECIDED TO RETURN TO THE LSAT PREP FORUM FOR THE SOLE SAKE OF POSTING THIS POST:Dr.Zer0 wrote:I thought once you go Ticon black, you don't go back.TheMostDangerousLG wrote: Mirado Black Warriors are sold in stores (Walmart, drugstores, the usual). And they are infinitely better than any Ticonderoga.
I am tempted to try the Mirado Black Warriors based on the name alone however.
Either way it seems like black coated pencils are superior to their yellow coated brethren.
Yep. True.
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HEY moast dangerous LG: are you retaking dat 175 breh?
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Not in October. Potentially in December or February (depends on how my cycle is looking). I think I've forgotten everything though.Dr. Dre wrote:HEY moast dangerous LG: are you retaking dat 175 breh?
Everything except which pencil is the greatest LSAT pencil of all time:
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I ordered the Black Warriors and they have some sort of weird black coating that was just awful. Then I turned to the Black Ticons, and now life couldnt be better. I am a believer!
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