Caran d'Ache Sketcher Non-Photo Blue Pencil, Set of 2

I’ve had this pencil for a year and it’s my staple. It’s almost down to a nub now bc how much I use it. It doesn’t break like a graphite does when you sharpen it and press down on paper which I really like. I use a lot of pressure when I draw, but this pencil is really easy to erase regardless of how dark my line is. I use this for all my under drawing and sketching. Its consistency on a paper is smooth, I would liken it to a colored pencil, not scratchy like graphite can be. And it doesn’t smear, I will always smear or make hand marks when I use graphite pencils. The thing I’m 50/50 about is the width of my pencil line. It tends to stay sort of thick, I don’t sharpen it often but it’s always ready to be used, even when dull. Also the eraser on this does a good job, and does not rip paper and does not leave a mark. I would get this again and I will be loyal to this brand for life bc of how reliable it is.