The first thing you notice about this pencil is its heft - certainly more than your standard wooden pencil. This one, according to Staedtler's packaging, is 70% wood; my guess is that WOPEX stands for "Wood Plastic Extruded," in classic German acronym fashion.
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Fit/Finish: This pencil feels nice in the hand, and the glossy green paint isn't too slippery either. Foil stamping on the body is clean and uniform, and the model # / barcode stamping on the opposite side of the barrel is too. Unlike other plastic pencils, this one doesn't bend easily or look pink (I'm looking at you, Sanford Eagle).
Performance: The line, while a bit lighter than a standard HB, is quite acceptable nonetheless. The point doesn't seem to wear down as quickly as a standard pencil, either, and the factory sharpening (which is what I'm working with) is plenty for a few pages. (I wrote a page before doing this review.) Time for an erasability test!
Performance: The line, while a bit lighter than a standard HB, is quite acceptable nonetheless. The point doesn't seem to wear down as quickly as a standard pencil, either, and the factory sharpening (which is what I'm working with) is plenty for a few pages. (I wrote a page before doing this review.) Time for an erasability test!
 Before the Review |  After the Review |
This one is a bit more difficult to erase than your standard pencil but is still not bad.
Overall: I like this pencil's performance, looks, and heft; it's an interesting experiment from Staedtler and a good one. The lightness of line isn't totally my cup of tea but the lead doesn't smear either. At $5 for 18 pencils, it's a pretty good deal. I got mine at Staples, and I highly recommend giving them a try.
Rating: 4.5/5
Rating: 4.5/5
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