Ah, the smell of that freshly sharpened cedar! Before you even start using the pencil, its fragrance makes itself known. As you'll see from the pictures, this Cedar Pointe is well-loved, and for good reason--I love it!
Performance: The lead is a little light for an HB in my opinion, but this gives the pencil excellent point-retention, making it great for writing purposes. The eraser, while quite crumbly, does the job OK, and general erasability is good too. (erasability test)
This pencil is ideal for journaling and writing in notebooks, as it does not readily smear.
Overall: This pencil is a must-have for anyone who appreciates fine writing instruments. From its cosmetic appearance to its superior, smooth-writing lead, you cannot go wrong with the General's Cedar Pointe. And as a bonus, it's proudly made in the USA!
Rating: 5/5
Link to hi-res images here: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk1gD8X8
This pencil is ideal for journaling and writing in notebooks, as it does not readily smear.
Overall: This pencil is a must-have for anyone who appreciates fine writing instruments. From its cosmetic appearance to its superior, smooth-writing lead, you cannot go wrong with the General's Cedar Pointe. And as a bonus, it's proudly made in the USA!
Rating: 5/5
Link to hi-res images here: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk1gD8X8
Fit/Finish: Simply excellent. The natural finish of the wood has no lacquering, so it's extremely easy to grip (even if you have sweaty hands). The two halves of each pencil match closely grain-wise, and this attention to detail speaks ot the quality of this pencil. Lead is well-centered, allowing for an even point all-around, and the eraser and ferrule are securely attached.