• The #1 Selling Mechanical Pencil* Source: The NPD Group/ Retail Tracking Service / U.S. Actual Unit Sales (Retail & Commercial Combined)/ Jan -- Dec 2018
• Mechanical pencils with thick, break-resistant lead help ensure durability and never require sharpening
• Pencils available in yellow barrels and assorted colorful barrels with contrasting clip/nose cone colors
• Smooth writing lead does not smudge and erases cleanly
• Lead advances quickly and conveniently with a click of the eraser
• Always ready, sharp and accurate, BIC #2 Mechanical Pencils are the smart choice at test time.

BIC Xtra-Strong Mechanical Pencils are designed to be durable with strong 0.9mm leads that resist breaking. The thick, smooth-writing #2 lead never requires sharpening and is always ready to write when you are, making this pencil perfect for students and the smart choice at test time. The lead advances quickly and easily with a simple click of the eraser, does not smudge and erases cleanly, helping keep your work looking neat. Students of any age will love the bright colorful barrels and contrasting vibrant clips.