Designated for office use, this smooth #2 pencil has a firm white eraser and is a fine choice for general use in and out of the office. 

In the first half of the 20th century, Japanese pencils were labeled with their intended use because of regulations set to monitor the prices pencils were being sold for. Pencils designated for certain uses were meant to have certain characteristics and qualities that were consistent with other brands and reflected in their price. Though this isn't used anymore, the designations are still included in most pencil designs. 

Made in Japan 

Grace: #2/HB, runs a tiny bit soft

Measures 7 1/2" long

Sold individually

Hexagonal barrel, normal diameter

We measure the characteristics of the pencils we sell against a General's Semi-Hex #2, which is the pencil we consider to be a good quality pencil of true HB/#2 hardness, similar to that of most American #2 pencils. The swatch in this product listing reflects that.