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General’s Cedar Pointe 333 pencil
Here is a pencil that I know many pencil talk readers already know and like – the General’s Cedar Pointe 333 pencil. It is a “natural finish” unlacquered pencil that emphasizes the pencil’s cedar origins in both name and appearance. Note how prominent the woodgrain appears. And for anyone who enjoys the traditional cedar aroma of pencils – the way they used to be – this pencil delights.
The HB lead seems strong, and lays down a relatively dark line, though it is not the smoothest. The eraser, in black (from Factis?), is quite effective. The pencil sharpens easily. I’m not sure if this pencil can be purchased at retail. Has anyone seen it in a real brick and mortar store? Online, it sells for a relatively modest price. You may want to get a few.
Overall, quite a nice pencil. 8 comments to General’s Cedar Pointe 333 pencil |
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man you have to stop doing this…i want those sooo bad now.
A dozen Cedar Pointes cost less than a cup of cappuccino (at least where I live) and may offer rewards for a number of years. I can’t see anyone who likes writing with pencils not liking them.
They are, like the Musgrave HB, a great creation from an independent company.
For all the readers in Chicago, you can buy the Cedar Pointe from Utretch Art Supplies in Chicago. They are about 30-40 cents a pencil, I purchased about 18 of them 6 months ago.
I like General’s but I hate these natural finished pencils. I bought pack of Megabrands Green pencils, and I just don’t like the way they feel. I probably would still buy these anyway if I saw them in the store. Just to support General’s, I like that company. I still hope this natural finish trend goes away however.
Just yesterday (11/19/08), I bought 1 of these for 39 cents at the Utrecht at 13th & I Streets, NW, Washington, DC. They only sold them individually, but had a couple dozen or so in stock.
What I really would like to find the General Semi-Hex 2HB school pencils for sale at a brick-and-mortar. Online, after shipping, they are a bit pricey and you have to buy 3 dozen, which is more than I can reasonably use.
Isn’t it true that General is the last U.S. pencil company still manufacturing in the US? I wish they sold them more places. Chinese-made Ticonderogas are a disappointment.
Thanks for the comments and tips! This “Utrect” sounds like an interesting store.
Brian – Musgrave, an even smaller company than General, still makes pencils, as do Sanford and MegaBrands. These latter two are large conglomerates, not just “pencil companies”.
Brian – If you have a Pearl art & paint supplies store in Washington (I know we have one in Chicago) – you MAY (please note may in caps) find the Semi Hex there. Give it a shot.
I found them at a store in Burlington Vt. Other than the old Venus Velvet #2’s, which I do not believe are made anymore, these are the best pencils!