Kikkerland Break Off Pencil Block

Kikkerland Break Off Pencil Block

Here is something new – five jumbo pencils still joined at the seam, as if the pencil factory stopped production before the final steps.

Kikkerland Break Off Pencil Block

The package says the pencils are made in China, from “sustainable forest linden wood”.

Kikkerland Break Off Pencil Block

The idea has great potential, but there is a practical problem. A pencil breaks off easily – but leaves a sharp edge with splinters on both sides. Users risk cuts and splinters. I would say these are definitely not child-safe. Probably sandpaper could correct the problem – but that’s not a realistic solution for many. Too bad, they look great.

Kikkerland Break Off Pencil Block

In the International Arrivals sharpener, the pencil is carved to a substantial blunt point. The lead is not rough, yet very faint for an oversize lead. This makes the pencil an even more unusual offering.

Kikkerland Break Off Pencil Block

Though the concept is interesting, breaking apart one’s own pencils from carved slats clearly has some issues.

4 Replies to “Kikkerland Break Off Pencil Block”

  1. It looks like the linden they use is another name for basswood.

    Kikkerland has other stationery items here, like a break-off color pencil set. I’m nostalgic over the classic pencil sharpener.

  2. Looks like chopsticks….

    Fixing the scrap ends, if they are like chopsticks, should be easy… just rub the two shaggy sides together until smooth.

    (Even though it’s rude to do this in a restaurant, nobody will know if you do it to pencils at home.)

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