Really nice minimal design and great pencils!

As far as I know, there have recently been only 3 pencil manufacturers still operating in the U.S.; then I learned of these Appointed pencils. I was not sure if Appointed was making them in house or if they were made by one of the 3 U.S. manufacturers. I gave them a try and am pleased with them. The box is similar in design to a Harvest pencil box, the wood is of good quality, and the lead is not bad - not as smooth as a pencil from Japan, but smoother than low end pencils. I feel it closely resembles the lead of a Ceres pencil. But what really stands out is the paint. It is a very smooth, matte finish, not glossy. I don't think I've ever seen a pencil (at least not a yellow #2 hex pencil) with a matte finish. But it looks really nice and feels really nice. The eraser is not bad either. Unless you are one of those writers who insists on a super buttery lead, like the Japanese pencils, I doubt this pencil will disappoint you, especially if you want an American made pencil that is of good quality.

Great product made here in America. Can’t ask for any more than that.