What #2 Pencil Should I use? Forum

AnonymousAlterEgoC · Post by **AnonymousAlterEgoC** » Sun Dec 08, 2013 1:07 pm

My proctor kept bragging that if anyone forgot pencils he had some that he stole from elementary school children (in part an attempt to show that the use of pencils is either juvenile or dated).

dosto · Post by **dosto** » Sun Dec 08, 2013 1:13 pm

dreamofNYC · Post by **dreamofNYC** » Sun Dec 08, 2013 1:49 pm

OMG there is really a discussion about which pencil to use???!!?!!

Mauve.Dino · Post by **Mauve.Dino** » Sun Dec 08, 2013 2:37 pm

dosto wrote:I donated all eight of my Ticons to my test center after the test to bring their pencil game up a notch; may they bring good fortune to February takers who came unprepared.

That's beautiful!

*tears*

dosto · Post by **dosto** » Sun Dec 08, 2013 2:52 pm

ManoftheHour · Post by **ManoftheHour** » Sun Dec 08, 2013 3:53 pm

dreamofNYC wrote:OMG there is really a discussion about which pencil to use???!!?!!

TCR is always "Black Ticons."

Needed only two of those babies yesterday.

TheMostDangerousLG · Post by **TheMostDangerousLG** » Sun Dec 08, 2013 5:40 pm

ManoftheHour wrote:
dreamofNYC wrote:OMG there is really a discussion about which pencil to use???!!?!!
TCR is always "Black Ticons."

Needed only two of those babies yesterday.

TCR is black Ticonderogas if you are trying to start a tiny campfire.

TCR for which pencils to use on the LSAT is Palomino HBs or Blackwings.

KingJamesLBJ wrote:My erasers keep breaking off the Blacks

That is because they are garbage pencils.

ManoftheHour · Post by **ManoftheHour** » Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:33 pm

TheMostDangerousLG wrote: TCR is black Ticonderogas if you are trying to start a tiny campfire.

TCR for which pencils to use on the LSAT is Palomino HBs or Blackwings.

KingJamesLBJ wrote:My erasers keep breaking off the Blacks
That is because they are garbage pencils.

Tyr · Post by **Tyr** » Sun Dec 08, 2013 7:48 pm

So I think I'm going to get a package of Palominos (along with the Kum Long Point sharpener), but I can't decide which ones: Golden Bear, 602s, HB, etc. I tend to hold my pencils with a death-grip, so does anyone have suggestions?

Puffin · Post by **Puffin** » Mon Dec 09, 2013 2:09 am

FACK I knew my pencils were the reason for crap performance. Damn it Dixon #2's and your alluring 75 cent for 8 pencils deal.

staedtler12 · Post by **staedtler12** » Mon Dec 09, 2013 2:30 am

there is really only one option:

http://www.amazon.com/Staedtler-Graphit ... roduct_top

Balthy · Post by **Balthy** » Mon Dec 09, 2013 4:11 am

Tyr wrote:So I think I'm going to get a package of Palominos (along with the Kum Long Point sharpener), but I can't decide which ones: Golden Bear, 602s, HB, etc. I tend to hold my pencils with a death-grip, so does anyone have suggestions?

If you get them from pencils.com, i would recommend ordering General's semi-hex as well. I tried like 20 different pencils and think the semi-hex is the best overall pencil for test taking. Great lead, eraser, etc. The only downside with the semi-hex is point retention (just like the blackwings) but since you're able to bring in as many pencils as you want to the test, that really isn't a problem. The blackwing erasers as well as all the other palominos kinda suck, so if you do end up getting them, get some of those eraser tip things as well.

062914123 · Post by **062914123** » Mon Dec 09, 2013 4:24 am

muzzy · Post by **muzzy** » Mon Dec 09, 2013 11:56 am

Mauve.Dino · Post by **Mauve.Dino** » Mon Dec 09, 2013 12:10 pm

I'm really enjoying my Palomino Blackwings (the lead is wonderfully soft), but the erasers leave much to be desired. I'm being forced to use a Pentel Hi-Polymer standalone eraser, which can be unweildy in the midst of a particularly intricate LG section.

I think the Palomino erasers are more for decorative effect than anything.

Loaded · Post by **Loaded** » Mon Dec 09, 2013 2:46 pm

Tyr wrote:So I think I'm going to get a package of Palominos (along with the Kum Long Point sharpener), but I can't decide which ones: Golden Bear, 602s, HB, etc. I tend to hold my pencils with a death-grip, so does anyone have suggestions?

Golden Bears are manufactured at the Musgrave Pencil Factory and have the MPF trademark sharp edges to the barrel. You can feel every panel of the hexagon distinctly. You might not enjoy it if you have a death-grip. The Blackwing and HB pencils are manufactured in Japan and you will immediately notice the difference in quality compared to standard "American" brand pencils made in Mexico/China. The Blackwing 602's have the best point retention in the Palomino line-up, imo, and one of the best leads of any general writing pencil. The Palomino HB's are a close second to the 602s. I've never had any problem with the erasers as some have mentioned. Perhaps the darkness of the Blackwing and Palomino HB leads requires a little more erasing, leading some to conclude the erasers aren't as good.

ManoftheHour · Post by **ManoftheHour** » Mon Dec 09, 2013 3:41 pm

SO many haters.....

...especially MDLG

dosto · Post by **dosto** » Mon Dec 09, 2013 3:43 pm

Balthy · Post by **Balthy** » Mon Dec 09, 2013 4:35 pm

Loaded wrote:
Tyr wrote:So I think I'm going to get a package of Palominos (along with the Kum Long Point sharpener), but I can't decide which ones: Golden Bear, 602s, HB, etc. I tend to hold my pencils with a death-grip, so does anyone have suggestions?
Golden Bears are manufactured at the Musgrave Pencil Factory and have the MPF trademark sharp edges to the barrel. You can feel every panel of the hexagon distinctly. You might not enjoy it if you have a death-grip. The Blackwing and HB pencils are manufactured in Japan and you will immediately notice the difference in quality compared to standard "American" brand pencils made in Mexico/China. The Blackwing 602's have the best point retention in the Palomino line-up, imo, and one of the best leads of any general writing pencil. The Palomino HB's are a close second to the 602s. I've never had any problem with the erasers as some have mentioned. Perhaps the darkness of the Blackwing and Palomino HB leads requires a little more erasing, leading some to conclude the erasers aren't as good.

You're probably right about the erasers. they might work pretty well for actually erasing.. i just don't like the texture, the way it feels when you erase. Even ticons seem to erase smoother, but i bet im the only one who's annoyed by it.

TheMostDangerousLG · Post by **TheMostDangerousLG** » Mon Dec 09, 2013 8:29 pm

Tyr wrote:So I think I'm going to get a package of Palominos (along with the Kum Long Point sharpener), but I can't decide which ones: Golden Bear, 602s, HB, etc. I tend to hold my pencils with a death-grip, so does anyone have suggestions?

HBs 4 LYFE.

ManoftheHour wrote:SO many haters.....

...especially MDLG

Haters gonna hate. And use better pencils.

cheme2014 · Post by **cheme2014** » Mon Dec 09, 2013 8:32 pm

superdingle2000 wrote:You're probably right about the erasers. they might work pretty well for actually erasing.. i just don't like the texture, the way it feels when you erase. Even ticons seem to erase smoother, but i bet im the only one who's annoyed by it.

Nah, I also am not a fan of the 602s' erasers. They don't erase well and I don't like the texture either. The HBs' erasers are slightly better but not stellar. I just use a separate eraser and/or eraser caps.

ETA: I also think the 602s' point retention is horrible. I like the smoothness, don't get me wrong, but the lead is too soft for me to use for testing/writing anything longer than a short paragraph. I like my sharp points

DaveShady · Post by **DaveShady** » Thu Dec 26, 2013 3:51 pm

"David Rees and Blackwing Pencils: Artisanal Pencil Sharpening" youtube it for a 180

CitrusFruit · Post by **CitrusFruit** » Thu Dec 26, 2013 4:36 pm

stop worrying about pencils and go study.

TheMostDangerousLG · Post by **TheMostDangerousLG** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 12:12 am

How did this thread end up on page 7? Don't you guys know ~~there's a war on~~ there's a test tomorrow? And no one is panicking about their pencil choice? My god, I shudder to think of what pieces of wooden dreck you all will be carrying in your ziplocs tomorrow morning.

Pneumonia · Post by **Pneumonia** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 12:28 am

TheMostDangerousLG wrote:How did this thread end up on page 7? Don't you guys know ~~there's a war on~~ there's a test tomorrow? And no one is panicking about their pencil choice? My god, I shudder to think of what pieces of wooden dreck you all will be carrying in your ziplocs tomorrow morning.

yeah you would think there would have been at least a few strivers who are taking this february for the '14-'15 cycle. PSA: Tri-cons.

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