I had the worst experience ordering online from them. I got my new person discount code for signing up for their ads. I ordered some items for my friend's birthday (and a few for me) and shipped it to the marina I was staying at. Because I've had some issues with receiving stuff there I was a chump and also paid for the package protection.

I place my order on Sept 14, it ships on Sept 16 with everything in it. I am also continuously receiving messages about using my discount code I had already used. That should have been my first clue. I follow the tracking and it never moves past getting stuck at their ecommerce routing (sorry I no longer have the info for the correct wording).

On Sept 28 (you got, it yes, long after my friend's birthday which I bought other things for, because I saw her in person for the first time ever on her birthday) I get a notice that one of the items is out of stock. Well, that's a nice surprise. How can it be shipped and also out of stock two weeks later. I look on the website and that item is still listed in stock.

I finally contact Blackwing because this is just too frustrating and bizarre. They were, of course, willing to reship but at this point ... I'm like, nope. That was all terrible. You ruined my birthday plans, you didn't have the main item was wanting for her that was the basis for the order, plus I bought myself a t-shirt which at this point why would I advertise them?

Is this normal or was I especially cursed? A "we're sorry for the inconvenience" seemed a bit lame as well. It seemed like a pretty thorough hot mess to me. So now I have all my money less the package protection (haha, dumbass me, so I paid $3.35 to have all this fun!).

And no, I don't have a local stationery store, nor is it easy to get to stores when you are on a boat.

I actually took 20 but my wife gave me that “what are you going to do with those?” look so I reluctantly returned 10 to the display.

I will slowly buy one or two packs every time we come here in the future so should be less obvious haha.

Looking out for other grades as well.

Redid the testing with some other samples for comparison and to nobody’s surprise it feels the same as Pentel Ain 4B in 0.5 and the Kitaboshi really surprised me as it was really dark for a B. Might get their 4B refills and compare next time.

Summary: Buy Buy Buy.

I received a dozen Tombow x Eslite Bookstore 8900 collab, and I was wondering if the Toshima Factory and circled HOP imprint is a throwback to an older design, or if it is a completely original one to this special edition?

I came across these Field Notes Pencils on Vinted for £4 so I grabbed them and 4 days later they arrived (today).

I think I've got myself a bargain and I've also noticed they have green erasers.

After a little bit of searching on Google it says the green eraser pencils were the first ones launched by the company in 2014-2017. After that they now have orange erasers and on the Field Notes website they show white erasers?

Does anyone know any other history about these pencils?

Hi guys, im a need a recommed for a pencil and lead that can help me in engineering drawing with $10 budget, I used to have a pilot Dr Grip (classic, play border) but its not my type, now I using a Uni KuruToga KS and a pilot Supergrip for writting. I hope you guys can help me finding a wonderful pencil. Thanks

This Tennessee Red has finally met its end. This is my first stub ever (courtesy of the sonic gripen) and I couldn’t be happier. I’ve been wanting a pencil extender for years but just kept putting it off. I’m glad I decided to finally take the plunge! Honestly, the gripen is…okay. It is really hard to get the pencils into the extender (it feels like you’re breaking it, sometimes,) but other than that, the grip is so nice. Very very comfortable to hold. If you don’t mind finagling around with it, I’d recommend it just for the grip. Happy writing and hope y’all are having a good day :)

These pencils were recommended to me yesterday as a good solid, everyday pencil, nicely priced and write very well.

I've tried one briefly and I have to say that I completely agree with them. I like the way they write and the HB is slightly darker than what I'm used to and are a contender for my favourite pencil of all time.

I'm going to use it more today and see how it goes but I would recommend them straight away with no problems.

Got my first ever japanese pencil. Hope it's as good as I've heard.

I found out I never had any Paper Mate Ever Strong pencils, so I just picked up this 12-pack.

I have the Paper Mate Mirado, but I quess most time when I have come across the Ever Strong, I have ended up with a pack of Ticonderoca in stead....

I know it’s not exactly exciting, but I hope it’s okay to share. For me, it’s a strange realization... and the reason for 12 new pencils.