Whats the difference between the Black Warriors and Mirado Classic Yellow pencils?
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I believe the Classic Yellow has an angled barrel while I know the Black Warrior has a rounded one. Yes, that means it rolls off your desk easier, but I also find that it's more comfortable if I am going to be writing for awhile. I also think the matte black finish looks classier than glossy yellow, but that's subjective.
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I've only used the Black Warriors. I can't imagine a better pencil than the Black Warrior but being round it does tend to roll. The Classic Yellows are hexagonal and won't roll. The diameter of the Black Warrior is slightly larger than a standard pencil. Overall the Black Warrior just feels right.
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The black is soft and can be damaged with moderate force. The yellow is quite durable, but it depends on just what you are doing with the silverware. Hope this helps some.
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Inktense pencils are otherwise normal pencils - I would use a good quality hand turning sharpener to avoid wasting color in the sharpener
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Depends on the pencil...some are made in Latin America, others in Italy, France Asia or Germany. This order appears to be Hecho en Mexicohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dixon_Ticonderoga_Company
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I'm unfamiliar with the term scantron, but if you mean the standardized testing forms, I can't imagine any reason why the pencil would not work perfectly. 602 does not write quite as darkly as the regular Blackwing, but still much darker than the ubiquitous yellow pencils, even if they claim they contain leads of #1 strength, soft. We've gone through the house and have removed all the yellow pencils in the various locations, replacing them with Blackwings.
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There was nothing to indicate otherwise. Your best bet would be to buy them at your local comic store so you know exactly what you are getting. Mine were Korean when I got them.
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I happen to enjoy all the Prang pencils. I think the difference with the larger amount would be that you get more colors. The more the better. The price is good also.
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I think I can add something to this question. About 20 years ago I bought a large set of "Prismacolor" color pencils. At that time, there was no "Premier" in the name and these were the standard and best quality offered by Prismacolor, then owned by Berol. Some other company bought out Berol/Prismacolor and at some point, they developed a new and premium color pencil line and named it "Prismacolor Premier." This line is now their "top of the line" color pencil. The lesser quality is called "Scholar" and is probably not as blendable and leaves hard edges. I may have a couple colors of the "Premier," but not sure. As was best described, it has a soft lead or core that is very blendable and smooth. I think I can add something to this question. About 20 years ago I bought a large set of "Prismacolor" color pencils. At that time, there was no "Premier" in the name and these were the standard and best quality offered by Prismacolor, then owned by Berol. Some other company bought out Berol/Prismacolor and at some point, they developed a new and premium color pencil line and named it "Prismacolor Premier." This line is now their "top of the line" color pencil. The lesser quality is called "Scholar" and is probably not as blendable and... » Read More I think I can add something to this question. About 20 years ago I bought a large set of "Prismacolor" color pencils. At that time, there was no "Premier" in the name and these were the standard and best quality offered by Prismacolor, then owned by Berol. Some other company bought out Berol/Prismacolor and at some point, they developed a new and premium color pencil line and named it "Prismacolor Premier." This line is now their "top of the line" color pencil. The lesser quality is called "Scholar" and is probably not as blendable and leaves hard edges. I may have a couple colors of the "Premier," but not sure. As was best described, it has a soft lead or core that is very blendable and smooth. « Show Less
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The Premier soft cores pencils are professional artist grade. They are made to blend beautifully and are thus a top choice for colored pencil artists. The waxes in them are high quality, making blendability on the paper so much easier, as well as color transitioning. I've used many types & grades of colored pencils and these are, by far, the best on the market for the price. As a mixed media artist, they are my #1 choice and all I use now. Hope this helps.
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I wish I could help you, but I purchased the pencils as a gift for my children in college. They like them.
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All different, these are very fine line drawing pens with pigment ink, I find the ink isn't black black but has a more charcoal tone to it, so I use others like Faber castell
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Hey love arrow also and yes these are the same ones as slades from arrow but they are not silver with black edge like they show they are black with silver sharpened edge hope this helps
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The Blackwing 602 is a 2B lead, which is softer and darker than a #2. Would it work on a standardized test? probably. But they are not a #2 pencil so use at your own risk. For a number two you can't go wrong with a Dixon Ticonderoga. FYI when shopping a #2 lead in USA is equal to a HB lead internationally. You could call it the pencil lead metric system...
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I used to tell the lady who orders my office supplies "Dixon Ticonderoga #2, No exceptions." Now, I tell her "Palomino Blackwing 602, No Exceptions". I find it a better pencil to write and erase with, but opinions vary.
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the black one (classic) is a much less sturdy/rigid model--I would say it is made for those who cannot tolerate as much pressure/pain. the blue model is more hard/rigid/sturdy and therefore applies more pressure/force/pain when using. i purchased both and gave the black one to my wife. i do not know why the company uses different photos without explanation. if you ordered the classic, you will get the black one. marketers should have explained this--company mistake.
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Yes, the colors are true to the picture. The eraser end has a yellow cap and there is a green-yellow ring at the lead mechanism. It is a great mech pencil, the leads are hard and do not break. Good luck, & hope you like it.
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I have the 132 pencils, what is the difference, and why 18 pencils make the 150 pencils set 40 dolars more expensive? Do you happen to know which colours are extra? Do you have in stock? Thank you.