Columbia Cadet Lead Pencils Hexagonal 2B Box of 20
Student's name
First and last name, and class if you know it. This goes on the pack label.
Soft, Dark Lines Every Time - The Classroom Pencil That Earns Its Keep
The Columbia Cadet 2B Hexagonal Lead Pencil delivers consistently smooth, dark marks in a sturdy hexagonal barrel, sold in a convenient box of 20 for school and studio use.
A 2B grade pencil sits at the softer end of the graphite scale, producing rich, dark lines with minimal pressure - exactly what students and artists need for comfortable writing, life drawing, and tonal shading. Columbia has supplied Australian schools and offices with quality pencils for over 80 years, and the Cadet range carries that heritage into an everyday, budget-friendly format. The hexagonal barrel prevents rolling on desks and supports a natural, fatigue-free grip across long writing sessions.
The Cadet's premium lead formulation sharpens cleanly without crumbling or splintering, which means less wasted pencil and fewer interruptions. The recognisable red barrel makes individual pencils easy to spot in a pencil case or classroom tray, and the 2B grade works equally well on cartridge paper, sketchbooks, and standard bond paper.
A box of 20 is the right quantity for class sets, shared art rooms, or stocking a home office drawer. Columbia's long-standing reputation in Australian stationery means you can order with confidence and keep your workspace or classroom running without interruption.