MangoMama Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 (edited) For my use, my favorite is the Pilot G-2. But they are rather expensive for kids to use, especially since they always lose them. What is your favorite for the kiddos to use? (Relatively inexpensive, but still a good quality.) Thanks! Edited July 31, 2010 by MangoMama spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn in WI Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 The Bic brand works just fine for us. I just bought a couple 8-packs for 1.20 at Target. We use both the .5mm and .7mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 We just use the regular pencils for my kids since they seem to lose all the lead of the mechanical ones. :lol: In school, I loved the Bic ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Amber* Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 I bought a 25 pack of these, http://www.staples.com/Zebra-Cadoozles-Fun-Pencil/product_639191?cmArea=SC1:CG11:DP1102:CL110201 , and they are just perfect for my girls. They are about the size of a mini golf pencil and a plus is that they have fun designs on them. Oh and they were on sale for $5.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicheleinMN Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Pentel twist-erase pencils. .7 for my younger children, and .5 for the older ones and me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbmom77 Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 I like the Bic Velocity 0.9mm. They're at Wal-Mart in a pack of bright colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Pentel twist-erase pencils. .7 for my younger children, and .5 for the older ones and me. Pentel Twist-Erase has been my writing implement of choice for years now (I use .9 only) ... but I wonder whether it's too large for small hands. Before that I just used the Pentel Sharp mechanical pencils, which were great (although I would recommend a separate eraser). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 I like Paper Mate's Mega Lead. It holds a lotta lead, is thicker which I like for holding, and the name sounds like a heavy metal band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killian Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Agreeing here with the Pentel Twist-Erase pencils. We've found that we have to go with a mechanical pencil that has a metal stylus. The plastic ones all seem to squeek...drives us crazy! ~Killian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 I second the recommendation for the Cadoozles! (I bought ours on sale this week at Staples for $5.00, too -- half off the usual $10.00 price!) Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianne in TX Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Check your Walgreens they have them on sale 24 for $.99--at that cost I dont care the brand (bic - I think) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELaurie Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Pentel twist-erase pencils. .7 for my younger children, and .5 for the older ones and me. I second the Pentel Twist pencils - but we like the #9 lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoMama Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 Thanks everyone! We've bought the Pentel Twist pencils in the past and I agree that they are pretty good. I wasn't sure if there were better ones out there, though... that's why I asked. :tongue_smilie: I'll probably stick with those! Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolva Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/245797/pentech_liquid_graphite_pencil_versus.html?cat=35 We use liquid graphite pencils, never need sharpening and last the entire school year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemrae Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 We love Cadoozles. They are just the right size. We buy them at Office Max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaMa2005 Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 DS loves the PaperMate Clickster. It is a little larger and really comfortable to write with for long periods of time. My son in law got DS hooked on them when were in MN for a couple of months. They can be a little pricey, but do got on sale. That's when we stock up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Inman Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 I like the Bic Velocity 0.9mm. They're at Wal-Mart in a pack of bright colors. :iagree: We really noticed a difference over the cheapy mech pencils... love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrixieB Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 One of my kids insists on Pentel .e-Sharp 0.7mm. I think they were around $2 each. I appreciate that the erasers are replaceable. One thing that drives me nuts: mechanical pencils with non-replaceable erasers. We end up throwing them out when the erasers are gone. It just seems like so much plastic waste. I like the Pentel Flex-Fit 0.7mm, but mostly I use silver Ticonderogas (wood pencils). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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