STAEDTLER 121-2 BK5D Noris School Graphite Pencils - HB Degree (Pack of 5), Grey

Durable and good quality. Writes nice and comfortable to write with . Draws nicely and doesn't smudge. Rubs out easy and is easy to use.’m very happy with the performance, especially considering the affordable price.Lead Quality & Texture:The 4B lead is soft, smooth, and lays down rich, dark lines. It’s ideal for shading, tonal work, and achieving deeper shadows in drawings. The graphite glides across the paper with minimal pressure and allows for excellent blending.Artistic Use- This pencil works great for:Shading in charcoal-style sketchesQuick figure drawingsLayering graphite for value studiesCreating smooth gradientsIt’s not too crumbly, so you get clean lines without too much smudging—though like all soft leads, it can smudge slightly, which is normal and even helpful in some techniques.Build Quality:The wood casing sharpens easily without splintering, and the lead core seems well-centered. I’ve sharpened several now with no breakage or issues.Great for Beginners and Intermediate Artists:It’s a solid choice for students, hobbyists, or anyone building a pencil collection for sketching. While it's not quite the same as premium brands like Faber-Castell or Staedtler, it gets surprisingly close for a fraction of the cost.If you're looking for a reliable 4B pencil that delivers smooth, dark tones and is perfect for everyday drawing or shading practice, the H&B pencil is a great option. Affordable, good quality, and definitely worth keeping in your sketch kit.

Top quality brand

their pencils , what can i say other than they defo have graphite in them and do exactly as a pencil does....no complaints, you can even chew the ends or tuck it behind your ear, in your hat, pocket, coat....in fact these pencils are so versatile id recommend them to anyone needing a pack of useful pencils

My son loves using these Staedtler pencils at school.They're really practical and the eraser tip is brilliant.Writing is smooth and easy to erase.Great German product!

very useful for writing

We always keep a pack of these Staedtler Noris HB pencils in our drawer honestly, they’re the kind you just know will work every time. I remember using these back in school myself, so there’s a bit of nostalgia there too!The eraser tips are handy for quick corrections (especially when my 10-year-old is doing her homework and needs to rub out half a maths page 😅). They sharpen well without constantly snapping, and the HB lead is just the right balance not too soft, not too scratchy.Great for school, drawing, note-taking these are the kind of pencils that just quietly get the job done without fuss

very good pencil

Good value for money