popmom Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 My 9 yr old daughter really struggles with handwriting. I am searching for soft lead pencils (no.1) for her because supposedly they should be darker with less pressure needed. The only "extra soft lead" I can find is on Amazon--the Ticonderoga, but they get very mixed reviews with many people saying they can't tell the difference between them and a no. 2 lead pencil. Any recommendations? Or other suggestions to minimize hand fatigue? Sometimes I let her use a pen, but she likes to be able to erase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerforest Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 (edited) My daughter discovered that she prefers writing with drawing pencils because she likes a softer lead. I can't recall which one she settled on, but you'd have a lot more success trying to find a softer lead with drawing pencils. At places like Michaels or an arts store, you can buy them individually and sometimes even test them out so you can find the right hardness. Edited December 11, 2015 by deerforest 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Michael's or any art store for drawing pencils. The good thing is you can buy them individually and keep the "wrong" ones for Art. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Ds's OT recommends a 6B drawing pencil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 I use art pencils. Then I lose them and cry. My advice of you go for art pencils: buy a nice pink eraser and a whole set. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 I have used these: http://www.amazon.com/Palomino-Blackwing-Pencils-12-Count/dp/B006CQWILK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449868899&sr=8-1&keywords=blackwings+pencil There is a long-point sharpener that works really well with them, but it's $$$. You don't NEEEED it. :0) Myself, I just go to the office supply or art store and get .5mm lead refills for my mechanical pencil. I get the softest lead they sell. It's a lot easier to see on crossword puzzles and the soft lead doesn't rip the cheap paper and is easy to erase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popmom Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 This is all very helpful--thank you. Interesting about the OT recommendation. I know I have a set of art pencils around here somewhere. I'll see if I can find the 6B and try it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMPgirl Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 My son was experiencing pencil frustration. We switched to Pentel Twist-Erase III mechanical pencil, 0.9mm. He loved the weight and feel of this pencil, but the lead was too hard, driving him crazy. I threw out the lead that came with it and replaced it with Pentel 2B 0.9mm lead. This is the softest lead I could find in 0.9mm. This combination was a winner, the lead writes smooth and dark, rarely brakes, and the pencil has a terrific twist up eraser 😄. pencil: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0047CP6SI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00 lead: http://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Hi-Polymer-Refill-Pieces-50-9-2B/dp/B000HF0GW0/ref=pd_sim_229_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=51A0vkxBxhL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR127%2C160_&refRID=0HK18Y9MEK7VNJ13EQST Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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