Review on Pre-Sharpened Ticonderoga #2 Pencils With Soft Lead, Yellow Barrel, Box Of 12 by Michelle Green

I needed a harder lead to do some woodworking, the harder lead creates a sharper finer line than a #2.This pencil lead (graphite) is harder and does provide a finer line. I haven't found the lead to be an issue, however the wood is another thing.The wood does not cut/sharpen smoothly leaving a very rough surface. I sharpened them using an Bostitch crank sharpener which in my experience has always been the best.The worst issue for me is the pencil outer diameter is smaller that the older pencils I have. This is a problem for me as it will not stay behind my ear. Now I realize not all ears are the same but I've never had an issue with any other pencil.