Lyra Super Ferby Graphite Pencil HB Triangular 6.89” long

SUPER FERBY, HB  A triangular, thick, medium graphite pencil (HB) for your child’s first pencil when learning handwriting or for anyone who prefers a better grip and less hand fatigue. WHY WE LOVE THESE PENCILS The thick size makes it easier to hold. The triangular size encourages a proper tripod grip for children still learning to write, and may help any person, old or young or in between, who has difficulty with joint pain or hand fatigue while holding a pencil. A plus to the triangular shape is that it doesn’t roll off the table. The thick lead is break resistant and sharpens to a nice point with our pencil sharpeners made for this size pencil.  NOT A BEGINNER? Triangular shaped pencils can be used by any age. They can also be helpful for adults who are having difficulty with hand pain, stiffness, or just a reduction in writing ability due to aging issues or reduction of sensation in the fingers. And many adults and children just find them more comfortable to hold than thinner, round pencils.  SUPER FERBY VERSUS FERBY A Super Ferby and a Ferby are the same thickness and same triangular shape, but a Super Ferby is longer than a Ferby. These pencils are Super Ferby.    ARE YOU A WALDORFISH STUDENT? The Waldorfish Geometry and Form Drawing instructor recommends thicker barreled pencils like these over thinner, regular sized pencils. The thicker leads and barrels are break resistant and last longer between sharpening. We also have a similar pencil under the Stockmar brand that is a Grade B, in case you prefer that over this one (which is a grade HB).  The Stockmar version is also a hexagonal barrel versus this one being a triangular barrel, which is really personal preference.  PENCIL TALK EXPLAINED Abbreviations: B = Black, softest HB= Hard Black, middle of the road F = Firm, hardest Numbers: Degree of Softness (ie: 2 is softer than 6) Pencil “lead”: a mixture of graphite and clay (ie: no lead in the “lead”)   SAFETY Lyra Pencils are made from wood harvested from a sustainably managed forest with PEFC certification. They are Art + Creative Materials Institute Certified (ACMI) + AP certified as nontoxic. They are also CE marked and so conform to European standards for health, safety and environmental protection. Lyra color pencils are spiel gut approved.   DETAILS Lyra Super Ferby Graphite Pencil Degree HB 1, 6 or 12 pencils Unlacquered, Triangular Barrel Break Resistant 6.89" (175mm) long Barrel Diameter: 0.39 inch (10mm) Lead Diameter: 0.25 inch (6.25mm) Good for Righties or Lefties ACMI + AP certified non-toxic, CE Marked PEFC Certified Wood Ages 3+ years Made in Germany   SMALL PARTS WARNING ⚠️ WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.