LYRA Slim Groove Child-Grip Pencils, 3 Millimeter Cores, Includes Sharpener, Set of 12 Pencils, Assorted Colors (2821120)

Lyra's quality is pretty much legendary, and these pencils conform to that standard: the colors are beautiful and the feel as the write is unparalleled - the tip glides across the paper in a smooth and waxy way that defies the low standards of certain other brands better left unmentioned. Only Berol and prismacolor give me similar satisfaction, but I actually prefer Lyra. Only - they're usually so expensive. Somehow, though, this particular item was greatly discounted and I have yet to figure out why. I am very glad to have my set - it will last for years - and am thinking about buying another for my 5-year-old artist daughter.

I have never seen so many colours and their shades together in one package!8 greens7 browns3 greys1 white3 yellows2 oranges1 red5 pinks3 purples3 bluespencils are easy to hold due to their triangular shape; non-slip due to off-set slide guards (which look like dents; those "wooden" areas you see on the picture); the sharpener that comes with the package is the usual round one which still works+made in germanyyes, the pencils are made in china (like most staff these days), but it is not inferior in qualitythe colours are brightyou don't need to use a lot of force to make the lines brighthaven't written many reviews lately, but was amazed when opened the boxhighly recommend

It just arrived and I have already tried. I love the design (with tiny holes carved along the pencils), the quality (non-breaking), the color and THE PRICE !! the triangular shape helps to stay on the table. Although the box says it is made in China.There is even a bonus pencil sharpener (not included in the picture) is made in Germany.

Very easy to hold these pencils because of their shape. Nice colors and easy to sharpen. I prefer them to Crayola as they last longer, my kids don't break them and don't chew them.

These are perfectly fine colored pencils. I'm giving them 4 stars and not 5 because I was expecting the quality of the lead to be out of this world, and I wasn't too impressed. BUT they look really nice, good size, I like the color selection, and the grooves are nice touch for toddlers. I think the price is fair.-Natalie Linden

We homeschool and have an entire art table that is always filled with supplies. We are not a fan of crayons and rotate through several types of markers but we always have LYRA pencils. Up until now we have just used the ferby style but my oldest daughter was wanting thin pencils. These are great.

Lyra produces a really great product. Pricey but worth it. Much better than Prismacolor in my opinion. The pencils are comfortable to work with and the color is strong and vibrant on the page.

great colors, great value, and very good grip for children, would definitely recommend.My children love to color with them, and the have a nice label at the end of each pencil to write your child's name