Our Pencils #2 come pre-sharpened with a nice point and erasers that do a good job. Made from sustainably harvested wood, Number 2 pencils are sturdy enough for students or adults to use and the points do hold up well under pressure. Remarkably, the writing is perfect no extra lead dust on your palm and more comfortable to your hand. Also the colors on the pencils are solid and look pretty good and evenly applied