How the No. 2 pencil became the most preferred among schools
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Last updated 16 Jul 2024
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The No. 2 pencil could be called the Goldilocks of pencils, because it's not too soft and not too hard, making it the preferred choice on that school supply list.
It's considered the gold — or yellow — standard of pencils. But that No. 2 is more than just a number.
It's considered the gold — or yellow — standard of pencils. But that No. 2 is more than just a number.
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