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Pencils, yes pencils.

ellie1991ellie1991 Alum Member
in General 237 karma
Maybe a silly question to some, but nonetheless this is important to me and possibly many more.
Does anyone have a particular pencil brand/type which abides to the HB / #2 pencil requirements needed for the LSAT of which they recommend?
I ask this because I am tired of shopping for pencils that either 1, fail to sharpen correctly (e.g.) break repeativley upon sharpening. 2, have worthless erasers (e.g.) smudge pencil marks more that remove them.
I know right?! I'm asking about pencils. I should be honing in on my sufficient assumption logic mapping, however the frustration and energy used in cursing my pencils is taking away from that.
Thanks in advance
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  • PacificoPacifico Alum Inactive ⭐
    8021 karma
    I'm a fan of the classic Ticonderogas... @nicole.hopkins should be along shortly to spread her pencil gospel...
  • brna0714brna0714 Alum Inactive ⭐
    1489 karma
    Have you checked out this thread?

    http://7sage.com/discussion/#/discussion/comment/13816
  • c.janson35c.janson35 Free Trial Inactive Sage Inactive ⭐
    2398 karma
    @nicole.hopkins **something about palominos and long point sharpeners**
  • ellie1991ellie1991 Alum Member
    237 karma
    Wow. Just, wow. Thank you all for the links and info on this. I'm happy to see that I was not the only one wondering about the quality of a decent pencil.
    I've tried so many different types, (made in USA, one brand, then another, and another) only to come to the conclusion that pencils are just poorly made across the board.
    I will be jumping on the Ticonderogas band wagon for sure!
  • __Juan____Juan__ Alum Member
    184 karma
    Buy now while the back to school deals are in effect.
  • nicole.hopkinsnicole.hopkins Inactive Sage Inactive ⭐
    7965 karma
    @bishoplaw said:
    Does anyone have a particular pencil brand/type which abides to the HB / #2 pencil requirements needed for the LSAT of which they recommend?
    Ticonderoga blacks with a Palomino long-point sharpener.

    *drops mic*
  • Andrew KAndrew K Member
    76 karma
    Apparently there is a blogger doing in depth analysis of various types of pencils. Here is the bloggers take on the black warrior.

    https://pencilgrinder.wordpress.com/2008/04/07/the-mirado-black-warrior-a-step-in-some-direction-part-i/
  • ENTJENTJ Alum Inactive ⭐
    3658 karma
    I just started using Palomino Black Wing 602's today. It's like writing with butter.
  • c.janson35c.janson35 Free Trial Inactive Sage Inactive ⭐
    2398 karma
    @ENTJ that's phat.
  • ENTJENTJ Alum Inactive ⭐
    3658 karma
    @c.janson35 Holla.
  • petitigrepetitigre Member
    227 karma
    I spent a bit of time looking for the best. I chose Ticonderoga. I got a huge pack of them from Amazon.
  • nye8870nye8870 Alum ⭐
    edited August 2015 1749 karma
    @petitigre said:
    Ticonderoga.
    That kind is all I've been using for a year. My original pack of (a lot) has now been reduced to a bunch of tiny scratched up (knawed up) twigs. Can't wait to buy a new pack for this October...Black.
  • LSATman1LSATman1 Alum Member
    386 karma
    I like Staetdler Norica HB#2 graphite latex free
  • nye8870nye8870 Alum ⭐
    1749 karma
    As far as the various items one can bring with to the exam are concerned, I believe Kleenex is allowed but earplugs are not. However, can one use the Kleenex as earplugs?
  • brna0714brna0714 Alum Inactive ⭐
    1489 karma
    @"LSATman1" What do you like about them? I haven't heard much about those!
  • nicole.hopkinsnicole.hopkins Inactive Sage Inactive ⭐
    edited August 2015 7965 karma
    @nye8870 said:
    However, can one use the Kleenex as earplugs?
    Absolutely brilliant question.

    And/or, bring raisins as snack. Raisins in ears = nature's ear plugs.
  • brna0714brna0714 Alum Inactive ⭐
    1489 karma
    @nye8870 said:
    However, can one use the Kleenex as earplugs?
    Can't ... tell.. if...real question...
  • LSATman1LSATman1 Alum Member
    386 karma
    Hi @brna0714. The Staedtler pencils write very clearly and have good erasers that erase cleanly. They are easy to sharpen to a very fine point, and the tips are strong and don't break easily.
  • brna0714brna0714 Alum Inactive ⭐
    1489 karma
    @LSATman1 - Sweet. Thanks for sharing. I'll have to check those out.
  • nye8870nye8870 Alum ⭐
    1749 karma
    @brna0714 said:
    Can't ... tell.. if...real question...
    Oh it's real alright....
    Wouldlike to tune everything out, while still abiding by regulations.
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