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product_id: 2750390
title: "Primary My First Ticonderoga"
brand: "ticonderoga"
price: "A$39"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Ticonderoga"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/2750390-primary-my-first-ticonderoga
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# Premium wood from responsibly managed forests Ergonomic triangular shape for correct grip 13/32” oversized diameter for easy grip Primary My First Ticonderoga

**Brand:** ticonderoga
**Price:** A$39
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✏️ Unlock your child’s writing potential with the pencil that grows with them!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Primary My First Ticonderoga by ticonderoga
- **How much does it cost?** A$39 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/2750390-primary-my-first-ticonderoga)

## Best For

- ticonderoga enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ticonderoga brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Kid-Safe Certified:** Non-toxic and PMA certified, so parents and teachers can focus on creativity without worry.
- • **Trusted by Educators:** Preferred by teachers and school admins for durability and developmental support.
- • **Premium Sustainable Wood:** Sharpen evenly with minimal breakage, crafted from responsibly harvested forests.
- • **Ergonomic Triangular Design:** Perfectly shaped for small hands to master the pencil grip with ease.
- • **Exclusive #2 Graphite Formula:** Smooth, broad lines that glide effortlessly for confident early writing.

## Overview

The Primary My First Ticonderoga pencil is a large-diameter, triangular-shaped #2 pencil designed specifically for young children developing writing skills. Featuring a proprietary smooth graphite core and premium sustainably sourced wood, it ensures easy grip, smooth writing, and minimal breakage. Certified non-toxic and trusted by educators, it’s the go-to pencil for early learners mastering their motor skills.

## Description

This large size (13/32”) triangular No. 2 pencil is easy for small hands to hold making them ideal for children in the early stages of their writing development. The naturally ergonomic, triangular shape helps teach correct pencil grip. Thick graphite core delivers a broad smooth line. Available with or without latex-free eraser. Premium wood harvested from responsibly managed sources provides smooth, even sharpening with minimal breakage. Teachers prefer Ticonderoga for its dependability and craftmanship.

Review: Best pencil for younger learners - The My First Tri-Write pencils are wonderful for little ones who are learning to write. The triangular shape conforms to the hand easier than standard round pencils. As a school administrator and former general education and special education teacher - I can endorse the use of the triangle pencils for many reasons - they do not roll of student desks like the round ones do; they support the motor skills for proper grip on pencils; etc. The My First Tri-Write Pencil is larger than regular #2 pencils - which makes them perfect for pre-school, kindergarten and primary grade students use. As a school administrator I know the importance of having the right materials and tools for children based on age and developmental stage. I order lots of these pencils for student use. I only order the Ticonderoga brand because they are a better quality - meaning the pencils sharpen evenly, they are made so that the lead is larger so the "pencil point" does not break as easily. For parents with children who need to develop fine motor skills, early writing skills, etc. I recommend ordering these pencils for home use as well.
Review: Great pencil, but finding a sharpener wasn't straight forward. - TL;DR If you want a crank style desk/wall mount sharpener, buy the Bostitch MPS1-BLK - DO NOT BUY the X-acto KS. I decided to switch to these "My first tri-write" pencils in my shop, instead of the mixture of standard #2's, and carpenters pencils I use now. The problem is that my X-acto KS wouldn't sharpen these pencils. the hole was large enough, but it would stop sharpening the pencil before it got to the lead, leaving sharpened wood, and no lead sticking out, let alone sharpened. I of course searched the reviews and questions here on desertcart, and found people asking about sharpeners, but the answers, as are typical for desertcart answering system were maddeningly useless, full of gems like "just use any sharpener", "get one at the dollar store", or "I use a 60 year old sharpener". I wish I could ask those people how on earth they thought those responses were helpful to anybody. I had to ask and delete my own very specific question several times when people would inevitably give useless responses, but eventually some kind soul actually answered the question I asked. So, thank you dear "Bruno H." for being the only person on desertcart capable of answering a question with a useful and functional response, and of course for suggesting the Bostitch MPS1-BLK sharpener. Another person answered my question stating that the X-Acto KS works, but I can say with 100% confidence my MY X-acto KS would not sharpen these pencils, as evidenced in the photos I've attached. My X-Acto KS sharpener is about 3 years old, so maybe they've changed the barrel without changing the model number? Or maybe that was just yet another useless answer from desertcarts most valuable helpers. I've attached 3 photos to my review: 1 - The successfully sharpened pencil with the Bostitch MPS1-BLK 2 - The failed sharpening from the x-acto KS 3 - 3 pencils side by side, with the x-acto sharpened pencil on top, and two pencils from the bostitch below. As you can see the bostitch has a fair amount of slop resulting in uneven sharpening. This isn't ideal, but whatever, it works and it was only 10 bucks.

## Features

- ERGONOMIC DESIGN: Triangular shaped, oversized pencil with large size diameter (13/32”) is ideal for children in the early stages of their writing development; Easy for small hands to hold and helps teach correct pencil grip
- EXCLUSIVE #2 GRAPHITE FORMULA: Proprietary graphite formula mined from carefully controlled sources provides extra smooth performance; thick graphite core delivers broad consistent line
- PREMIUM WOOD: Harvested from responsibly managed forests, these pencils provide smooth, even sharpening with minimal breakage; Number 2 pencils are golden yellow lacquered for a coated matte finish
- SAFE FOR KIDS: PMA certified non-toxic so you have the assurance you need to focus on the task at hand
- TRUSTED BRAND: Ticonderoga is part of the Dixon Ticonderoga family of products which includes Prang, Dixon, Pacon, Tru-Ray, UCreate, Fadeless, Classroom Keepers, Bordette, Creativity Street, Spectra, Strathmore, Canson, Daler-Rowney, Lyra, Das, Maimeri, Princeton Artist Brush, and more

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000PTQCN0 |
| Additional Features | Ergonomic, Non-Toxic, Pre-Sharpened |
| Age Range (Description) | Toddler, Kid |
| Age Range Description | Toddler, Kid |
| Best Sellers Rank | #21,630 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #123 in Woodcase Lead Pencils |
| Body Shape | Triangular |
| Brand | Ticonderoga |
| Brand Name | Ticonderoga |
| Color | Yellow - My First |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 4,279 Reviews |
| Drill Point | Medium |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00072067130822, 40072067130820 |
| Grip Type | ergonomic |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Hardness | HB |
| Included Components | Eraser |
| Ink Color | Multicolor |
| Item Diameter | 0.41 Inches |
| Item Dimensions | 7.85 x 3.85 x 1.7 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.79 Pounds |
| Line Size | 0_5mm |
| Manufacturer | DIXON TICONDEROGA CO |
| Material | Wood/Graphite/Paint/Rubber |
| Material Type | Wood/Graphite/Paint/Rubber |
| Model Name | My First TriWrite Triangular Graphite Pencil with Eraser |
| Model Number | 13082 |
| Pattern | Pencils |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Writing |
| Style | w/ Erasers |
| Theme | Education" or "Children's Stationery |
| UPC | 787463932559 809099192340 641438675219 800187964467 999993660868 072067130822 999992692013 |
| Unit Count | 36.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | NO WARRANTY |
| Writing Instrument Form | Graphite Pencil |
| Writing Technique | pencil lead |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Toddler, Kid
- **Brand:** Ticonderoga
- **Color:** Yellow - My First
- **Ink Color:** Multicolor
- **Writing Instrument Form:** Graphite Pencil

## Images

![Primary My First Ticonderoga - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Zl9qVuKcL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How do you sharpen these?**
A: Thank you for your inquiry.  Tri-Write pencils have a triangular 13/32" diameter.  These can be sharpened with a sharpener that has a larger opening.  Item 33309 comes with a hand held sharpener that will work for these pencils.  I hope this helps.

**Q: Cuantos lápices trae ?**
A: Hay 36 lápices en cada caja

**Q: Are these pre-sharpened?**
A: I can't remember for sure, but think not. The last few years I purchased the ones without the erasers. They were not pre-sharpened.

**Q: Was a box of 36 pencils delivered or was it only 1 for 15.36. The one for 69$ is 36 boxes right?**
A: It came as pictured. 1 box with 36 pencils inside. For $15.36.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best pencil for younger learners
*by J***. on March 16, 2017*

The My First Tri-Write pencils are wonderful for little ones who are learning to write. The triangular shape conforms to the hand easier than standard round pencils. As a school administrator and former general education and special education teacher - I can endorse the use of the triangle pencils for many reasons - they do not roll of student desks like the round ones do; they support the motor skills for proper grip on pencils; etc. The My First Tri-Write Pencil is larger than regular #2 pencils - which makes them perfect for pre-school, kindergarten and primary grade students use. As a school administrator I know the importance of having the right materials and tools for children based on age and developmental stage. I order lots of these pencils for student use. I only order the Ticonderoga brand because they are a better quality - meaning the pencils sharpen evenly, they are made so that the lead is larger so the "pencil point" does not break as easily. For parents with children who need to develop fine motor skills, early writing skills, etc. I recommend ordering these pencils for home use as well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great pencil, but finding a sharpener wasn't straight forward.
*by S***E on February 1, 2021*

TL;DR If you want a crank style desk/wall mount sharpener, buy the Bostitch MPS1-BLK - DO NOT BUY the X-acto KS. I decided to switch to these "My first tri-write" pencils in my shop, instead of the mixture of standard #2's, and carpenters pencils I use now. The problem is that my X-acto KS wouldn't sharpen these pencils. the hole was large enough, but it would stop sharpening the pencil before it got to the lead, leaving sharpened wood, and no lead sticking out, let alone sharpened. I of course searched the reviews and questions here on amazon, and found people asking about sharpeners, but the answers, as are typical for amazon answering system were maddeningly useless, full of gems like "just use any sharpener", "get one at the dollar store", or "I use a 60 year old sharpener". I wish I could ask those people how on earth they thought those responses were helpful to anybody. I had to ask and delete my own very specific question several times when people would inevitably give useless responses, but eventually some kind soul actually answered the question I asked. So, thank you dear "Bruno H." for being the only person on amazon capable of answering a question with a useful and functional response, and of course for suggesting the Bostitch MPS1-BLK sharpener. Another person answered my question stating that the X-Acto KS works, but I can say with 100% confidence my MY X-acto KS would not sharpen these pencils, as evidenced in the photos I've attached. My X-Acto KS sharpener is about 3 years old, so maybe they've changed the barrel without changing the model number? Or maybe that was just yet another useless answer from amazons most valuable helpers. I've attached 3 photos to my review: 1 - The successfully sharpened pencil with the Bostitch MPS1-BLK 2 - The failed sharpening from the x-acto KS 3 - 3 pencils side by side, with the x-acto sharpened pencil on top, and two pencils from the bostitch below. As you can see the bostitch has a fair amount of slop resulting in uneven sharpening. This isn't ideal, but whatever, it works and it was only 10 bucks.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good for the workshop, nice fit and the nephews will enjoy them too.
*by C***S on June 7, 2025*

Goofy, but nice for workshop, marking rough surfaces, and unlike a traditional flat carpenters pencil, it's able to write a detailed note. Bonus, there are a lot of them allowing me to leave them in many places, cutting down on the time spent walking around looking for a pencil! Feels nice in my paw as well.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Ticonderoga My First Tri-Write Wood-Cased Pencils, Unsharpened, 2 HB Soft, With Erasers, Yellow, 36 Count
- Ticonderoga My First Large Barrel Pencil Sharpener, Yellow and Green, 1 Count
- Ticonderoga My First Tri-Write Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 2 HB, With Erasers, Neon Colors, 12 Count

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