Doms X1 X-Tra Super Dark Pencils 1 Pack - 10 Pencils - 1 Eraser + 1 Sharpner + 1 Protection Cap Free

If you haven't tried pencils from India and/or Pakistan yet, it's time to change that, and the Doms X1 is a great pencil to begin your adventure. While "X-Tra Super Dark" may be a bit of an exaggeration, it does lay down a dark line. The lead just glides across the paper. But you're going to pay a price for it -- lots of sharpening. In a college rule notebook, I can write about three lines before I need to sharpen. I would rate the graphite at about a 3B. It is an attractive pencil with an alternating blue and silver paint scheme on the hexagonal barrel sides. There is a white band near the end, which is a blue cap. The paint finish quality is a bit lacking, with pain runs now and then. It does not have an eraser. Sharpening is very easy, and will take a long sharp point. The bonus eraser is a very good one, I haven't tried the sharpener, and I love having a cap to protect my point when it's in transit. This is perhaps the best pencil value going, and I highly recommend it.

I am a carpenter by trade, but I don’t like regular carpenters pencils. Tried a #2 pencil but it wasn’t good for carpenters. Too fine and not dark enough. Couldn’t find a #1 pencil until I found this set. Wonderful pencil. Dark, thick enough lines, and easy to sharpen. Highly recommend.

Good dark marks, however gets blunted within one sentence. So difficult to write even a paragraph without having to sharpen. Becomes a bore!

These dark pencils are difficult to find. As the point wears down, it writes even darker. I’m glad these were available. A wonderful pencil, if you can say that about a pencil. I write a lot on my logbook during ham radio contacts. It’s easier for me to see. When these are used up, I certainly will order more. It’s hard to get excited about a simple pencil, but I am. I think you will like these, if you want darker writing.

The lead is very soft. Nice and dark, but dulls quickly. Perfectly serviceable. Decent value.

I like soft dark lead in a pencil, something that writes smoothly & easy, don't rip paper, and is easily seen ( better than the standard #2) This pencil fit the bill perfectly!

I wanted very black lead. It was barely darker than ordinary.

This is a good pencil. The set cones with a little eraser in a plastic case and also has a clear blue sharpener that sharpens smoothly while not using too much of the pencil. Sharpens to a lovely point. I didn't know what to expect and I'm so glad I took a chance! Also ordered the DOMS triangle sharpened pencils right after. Cones with a ruler and sharpener and tube-shaped eraser that smells wonderful. Reminds me of middle school. You cannot beat this price. Obsessed!