This natural, forest-friendly pencil has already been covered at the fantastic PencilRevolution.com, but I thought I'd do a review of it from my point of view. It's a smooth and polished pencil that feels like it should be a bit more expensive, and the fragrance of that cedar when sharpening is something else!
hi-res images here: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk1eza3B
hi-res images here: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk1eza3B
Fit/Finish: While the bottom portions of the imprints on the barrel are missing, the ferrule does not wobble and the lead is almost perfectly centered. Sharpening is effortless, and a pleasure due to the exquisite cedar used in the pencil's construction. The finish may be a bit slippery for some, but I have had no issues with it. It's actually not finished at all, but sanded down very smooth.
Performance: This pencil performs well for a student's purposes, with good point retention and a dark line even when the point wears down a bit. However, I did notice a few rough spots in the lead, and while not as bad as a Ticonderoga or General's Semi-Hex, the rough spots are definitely noticeable. How about erasability?
Yep, the attached eraser doesn't quite cut it.
Overall: A great looking, performing (apart from the eraser), and feeling pencil, the Forest Choice is a clear winner for students and anyone looking for a quality pencil at a low price.
Rating: 4/5