Break-resistant leads. Perfect for students. No. 1 selling mechanical pencil (Source: The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service/US Actual Unit Sales (Retail & Commercial Combined) Jan - Dec 2017). Perfect for standardized tests. For less breakage. Always ready, sharp and accurate, BIC no. 2 Mechanical Pencils are the smart choice at test time. Strong, break-resistant lead is perfect for students! Lead advances quickly and easily. 1 BIC Mechanical Pencil = 2-1/2 wood case pencils. Smooth writing lead does not smudge and erases cleanly. BIC Performance Policy (US and Canada): If you are not satisfied with the performance of this product, please return it to BIC and we will gladly replace it at no cost to you. www.bic.com. Made in Mexico.