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I'm particularly interested in using these pencils: http://www.jetpens.com/Staedtler-Noris-Club-Triplus-Jumbo-Learner-s-Pencil-HB/pd/15269
They are 4mm in diameter. Anyone know if they will fit the aforementioned pencil sharpener?
The Staedler regular sharpener http://www.amazon.com/Staedtler-Double-hole-Tub-Pencil-Sharpener/dp/B001E67Z16/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1460727807&sr=8-1&keywords=Staedtler+sharpener does fit them, but they look like coloring pencils with a short conical tip.
@twssmith suggested this one a few comments up for sharpening Tri's to a nice long point:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000AQOMB?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage
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I went ahead and splurged and bought the Uni Hi-Uni's (http://www.amazon.com/Uni-Hi-Uni-Wooden-Pencil-HUHB/dp/B001B8UH30?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00) and the Palomino sharpener. I have one of the old school, hand-crank pencil sharpeners (you know, from elementary school) that seems like it will be able to fit the fatties okay. I will provide a detailed review of what I like/dislike about everything, so stay tuned!
There was a time- before this thread- when I would have assumed this 220 page book was a joke. Now, it seems somewhat reasonable to me that it might exist in earnest. I just don’t know anymore.
First off, anyone who does not use a girthy pencil seriously needs to get this sharpener. It sharpens like a friggin' boss and take like 30 sec to resharpen to a perfect point. It kind of makes me feel better for test day in the event that lady luck is not on my side, or my hands just tremble profusely due to test anxiety, and I break all of the leads on my pencils. Having a quick reliable sharpener seems like a pragmatic move. There is even a small shaving chamber on this guy, so you don't have to worry about get lead and wood dust all over the place. And, it is small enough to fit in your pocket. This thing makes me want to takes notes in school using regular wooden pencils.
Second item: the HB Hi-Uni's are a dream to write with. I feel as if they don't scratch the paper at all, and roll like a ballpoint pen across the page. You need not apply much pressure to get a dark line, which makes the tip last longer. They also erase very well. I use one of the Staedtler erasers, that come in the sleeve, and there is no leftover smudge or darkness. I can do an entire LG section with one Hi-Uni and still have half the point left. Top notch pencil for sure!
The only downside to the pencils are that they are in fact a little more pricey. I was lucky enough to find a pack of 12 for $16 on Amazon. They come in a sweet plastic carrying case (for the school supply nerd in us all) that kind of made me feel like the extra cost was worth it. I thought that going back to a slick surfaced, skinny pencil might not work well for me (I have hitherto used the Black Dixon Tri's before my recent purchase), but it really has not bothered me. As a taller individual, who has pretty large hands, I didn't feel like I had to compensate in any respect. This is, of course, my own preference. The main plus to these guys would have to be the longer lasting lead. Even though the B.D. Tri's have a thicker piece of lead, I feel as if I have to press much harder and the lead dulls quicker. Plus, the finish on those guys is kind of like a matte surface, so the oils and sweat in my hand make them start to get sticky.
Anywho, there's my review, I hope you all enjoyed.
@BruiserWoods So sorry I meant to finish this post and got distracted... It works but the one I have is a complete pain to keep resealing the suction cup to keep it stationary to barely finish sharpening one pencil.
@"Darth Jurist" so glad you found a pencil that works! That sharpener is the greatest - but the thinner pencils make my fingers cramp during a full 6 section test so I moved to the Tri's.
(I have a compressed nerve in my forearm and working on how to alleviate stress on that nerve)
The suction cup is pretty good you just have to find the right surface, something smooth and glossy. I used a kitchen counter. When I sharpened the first one, it grinded the pencil effortlessly into a reeeeeally long sharp point on one side but the other side was still covered in wood. I couldn't get over it, I had to use a knife on the first one to cut that part off. On the second pencil I sharpened it a bit on one side then slightly turned it and sharpened it a tad more. That works great. Just be careful because this sharpener eats pencils, half a turn to 2 turns is good enough just to get it even. I still have to play around with it more.
The tri-cons come with a little sharpener that I can't use because of the grab and halt process on my sweaty ass hands. I used the big hole on my regular sharpener and works perfectly. Point is thick and shorter than the standing sharpener .http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/591215/tug-2-Hole-Manual-Pencil-Sharpener/ If you want a portable sharpener you cant go wrong with this one.
As for the pencils serious upgrade from what I was using before. Lasts long, does not break or slip... where have these been all my life?
Wait, is that why they say that?
After running back to Staples to once again feel the comforting embrace of my Noricas, I realize what luxurious pencils these are in comparison. The marks are dark, they write smoothly, and damn it they just feel so much fuller in the hand than the Ticons. Sure the lead is soft and dulls easily, but I've learned that life is a series of trade-offs and the Noricas clearly come out on top.
While it’s back, I’ve got an update. I’ve switched from Staedtler Noricas to Staedtler Wopex. They’re both great pencils, but the Wopex has a really nice, solid weight to it. I also like that it’s specifically graded as a “180-HB” pencil. I’m not sure what that means, but I mean come on, how’re you not going to use the 180 pencil for the LSAT??
They don't erase fully on the bubble sheets and I'm thinking this is one of the reasons I wasn't able to tell my infamous bubble wasn't filled in. #Bubblegate2k16
That said @"Cant Get Right" how do the Staedtlers erase?
And the Wopex doesn't even have an eraser, haha. So not too well.
And the Wopex doesn't even have an eraser, haha. So not too well.
OoO, I'm not sure if that felt right when I said it. I feel like im cheating on my pencil. Just because it leaves the gunk doesn't mean I should look for something new. But what if im settling and there's something better out there? I don't know what to do.
A couple of weeks ago I went to Staples and purchased 2 36 packs of Staedtler Noricas They are really amazing. And a great price! Before them I was using the Black Ticons. Which I think are great btw, but not the best. The Ticons seem to scratch the paper when they write---- You can hear the difference.
The Norica is not only smoother-writing, but also harder-wearing and more break-resistant than ordinary pencils, helping them write for longer. When writing with them they have a creamy feel as they glide across the paper. They do dull a bit easier some say, although I didn't find it to be anything I really noticed. Also, they are a bit more hard to erase completely. I recommend investing in a good foam eraser. Also, if you are planning on reusing tests or something, don't write hard...
For standard pencils, i'm Ticonderoga or GTFO. No-name pencils are either impossible to get sharp or impossible to erase (looking at you, crappy Staples brand pencils!), and I end up breaking them in half and tossing them out wherever I find them. And honestly, for mechanical pencils, this BIC is boss. I've had the Zebra ones, and find them uncomfortable. Plus, I always manage to lose them.
And now I've wasted 5 minutes of my life writing about pencils instead of studying
I tried these. They do write smooth, and eraser is good but the point broke 2 times during a game section. Once timed, once during br. The break did not render the pencil unusable but it was kind of annoying. Not sure if it was too pointy or I was writing too hard. Ill try again when I get home. I dont mind the subtle scratchiness of the tricons, when I compare the two. I like the weight of the tricons better.... Still on the hunt for the best pencil ever. For now I put tape around the tri-con (which has never broken on me). I'll try the noricas next.
The Staedtler Norica's are way too dense writing in my booklet and dull quickly for me. I rarely erase but I was really concerned if I have to change an answer at the last minute on my scantron with the heavy mark they left even with a good eraser on the other end.