Are these good for a thicker pencil such as a mechanical pencil? Are these good for bigger hands like a teen's or an adult's?
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I think they are best for a regular size pencil. Markers are generally too thick to fit in. If you squeeze a lot it can for on a mechanical pencil--just a little harder to slide it on. This is good for my 6 year old's hand, but I can use it too. You are only using your thumb and index finger on it so both fit.
74927
They are for standard pencil and not good for bigger ones. They don't stretch well. But will work with adult hands.
74928
These are designed for young children; they will not fit adult hands. It might be a tight squeeze for a thick mechanical pencil.
1525948
They're very stretchy and should fit an average to large adult hand. My daughter in law, who has small hands (wears a size 5 glove) can't use them. They slip off.
1158312
Not very thick. They last and last and last, but will break if sat on, dropped on something hard, or hit with something hard. You can get under your nails with them. Need to rinse them clean. (I've used the large one on my feet to get calluses off - that works, too!)
1579033
It depends on the type of pencil. These are longer and skinnier than standard erasers.
972957
These are 1" with a hole. I can't take it apart but I did some measurements and it looks like it will be a snug fit, but the whole should fit a standard number 2 pencil. Since they're wood, You could also drill them wider if you need.
481134
I am an illustrator and have always sharpened my pencils with an x-acto blade. So yes they can hold a long sharp point without breaking off, which shows the quality of the graphite. I would probably have to do a major search of my studio to even find a sharpener.
1357954
They fit the pencil, not the hand, so I think they would work for preschoolers as well. My daughter's hands are still pretty small.
1195137
Two seems young for a regular pencil, but it would work. I personally recommend a Furby pencil or a big triangular pencil.
1382570
Depends on the thickness. I use it for cutting small cables and tie-wraps. Anything thicker than a pencil, I would definitely not use these. Good luck
1175523
I use the yellow triconderoga pencils without issue. I'm not sure their diameter.
561315
I think so, they are big enough for bic, and most click style pens, but maybe not for the fattest ones. They would certainly work for any gel pens that I have worked with. I love mine to keep my coloring pencils / markers organized and at hand.
1779356
They are good for coloring and shading and they sharpen well. They have nice thick leads and bold colors. I have used Prismacolors before and loved them!
334993
They will work for thicker smoothies but if they have any large chunks it may be a problem
827608
Dixon Ticonderogas are pretty good. I buy them for my kids. They are the minimum quality pencil I will use if I have a choice. But I always reach for my Generals first and I save them for me since they do cost more and my kids do not appreciate the aesthetic pleasures of writing with a top quality pencil. I say Dixons are fine for the kids, but get Generals for yourself. Especially if you do extensive writing/note taking in pencil. Worth every penny. And General's is not paying me. (But if they're listening I wouldn't turn down a free box thrown my way. Hint.)
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YES!! I know what you mean. These are the only mechanical pencils I use and it is because the erasers are excellent. It is definitely worth a try.
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Probably not. These fit the standard #2 pencil - not the "fat" pencils used for younger children.
1629456
I am in the same boat. They do not fit with the band, eraser are to big without the metal band to small. I have a pretty good collections of. Mechanical pencil. I have not found one yet that they fit in?