Back to School Review -

Back to School Review -

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It's that time of year again - summer vacation is almost over and it won't be long before children head back to school, making it time to purchase your back to school supplies. We are delighted to be able to review a number of excellent school supplies for any age - Kindergarten through college age.

Bic Ultimates

Manufacturer - Bic

Favorite Features -
- 10 Ball point pens in a package
- black ink, medium point
- variety of color cases with sparkles make them fun

These pens are inexpensive and a "staple" for most classrooms. Nicely done, Bic.

XGames Carabineer Ball-pen

Manufacturer - Bic

Favorite Features -
- comfort grip on the pen
- retractable

I like the carabineer clip - kids can clip it on their backpack - Extremely well done, Bic!

Disney

Winnie the Pooh

Ball Pen

Manufacturer - Bic

Favorite Features -
- sculptured honey pots, pooh and piglet
- medium point, black ink

This is a fun, unique pen kids will love to use! Extremely well done, Bic!

Intensity Clic

Manufacturer - Bic

Favorite Features -
- gel pens with black ink
- retractable pen
- writes smoothly
- ribbed grip

Smooth ink flow, easy to write with, translucent colors. Extremely well done, Bic!

Mark-it

Permanent Markers

Manufacturer - Bic

Favorite Features -
- fine tip markers
- permanent ink
- resealable pens
- 12 bright colors

Great colors, writes smoothly, wonderful choice for permanent ink pens! Tremendously well done, Bic!

Velocity Pencil

Manufacturer - Bic

Favorite Features -
- #2 pencil 0.9mm lead
- refillable
- eraser
- soft rubber grip
- two pencils in a package

Comfortable to use, sturdy pencils. Extremely well done, Bic.

Bic-Matic Mechanical Pencil

Manufacturer - Bic

Favorite Features -
- #2 pencil, 0.9mm lead
- five colorful pencils in each pack
- soft cushioned grip
- three leads included per pencil

Affordable, well made pencil - very nicely done, Bic!

X Games Mechanical Pencils

Manufacturer - Bic

Favorite Features -
- #2 pencil, 0.9mm leads
- three leads per pencil
- rubberized grip
- two removable finger boards for fun

Great pencil for boys. Very nicely done, Bic!

24/7 Highlighter

Manufacturer - Pentel

Favorite Features -
- chisel tip allows you to write thick or thin - whatever you need
- bright colors of ink - yellow, orange, pink, green and blue

Great choice for highlighters - Extremely well done, Pentel!

EnerGel Retractable liquid gel pens

Manufacturer - Pentel

Favorite Features -
- unique, smooth blend of liquid ink and gel ink
- retractable tip
- rubber grip adds to comfort
- refillable
- available in three ink colors - red, black and blue

Unique, comfortable, smooth - all you need for a great pen. Tremendously well done, Pentel!

Techniclick T3

Automatic Pencils

Manufacturer - Pentel

Favorite Features -
- side advance button to move lead forward
- transparent pencil lets you see when you need more lead
- available in two lead sizes, 0.5mm and 0.7mm
- refillable

I have personally used this pencil for years and absolutely love it! Tremendously well done, Pentel!

Flexfit

Automatic Pencils

Manufacturer - Pentel

Favorite Features -
- retractable
- soft rubber grip for comfort
- available in two lead sizes - 0.5mm, 0.7mm
- refillable

Great choice for a school pencil. Very nicely done, Pentel!

Presto! Correction Tape Pen

Manufacturer - Pentel

Favorite Features -
- easy to use
- works on handwritten, typed, faxed and photocopied papers
- no drying time needed
- doesn't smear

Unique, handy, must have for high school and above! Tremendously well done, Pentel!

ErgoTwist

Automatic Pencil

and Ball point Pen

Manufacturer - Pentel

Favorite Features -
- ease of use commendation by the Arthritis foundation
- ergonomic writing instruments
- ultra-soft grips
- barrel weight correctly distributed to minimize pressure or discomfort when writing
- refillable

If you have arthritis or not, these pencils and pens are a great choice for anyone who writes often. Tremendously well done, Pentel!

Hybrid Gel Roller

Manufacturer - Pentel

Favorite Features -
- medium point
- latex-free rubber grip for comfort writing
- permanent ink
- refillable

Excellent choice for permanent gel pen! Tremendously well done, Pentel

Markathon

permanent markers

Manufacturer - Pentel

Favorite Features -
- pump action button allows use of all ink
- bright lasting colors
- clear pen allows you to see when it is almost empty

This marker really works! Great and more importantly, lasting coverage! Tremendously well done, Pentel!

Dr. Grip Center of Gravity

Mechanical Pencil and

Ball Point Pen

Manufacturer - Pilot Pen Corp.

Favorite Features -
- ease of use commendation by the Arthritis Foundation
- designed for balanced writing by distributing the weight
- contoured, double layer grip with balanced gripping axis
- refillable

Tremendously well done, Pilot Pens. Unexpected comfort, fit and smoothness combine for an excellent pen/pencil choice

Permaball

Manufacturer - Pilot Pen

Favorite Features -
- permanent ink ball point pen writes on all surfaces
- rubber grip
- available in black, red, blue and green ink

Excellent permanent ink pen choice. Extremely well done, Pilot Pen!

G 2 Retractable

Gel Ink

Roller Ball Pen

Manufacturer - Pilot Pen

Favorite Features -
- variety of fun colors - blue, red, black, green, purple, pink, burgundy, turquoise
- extra fine and fine point pens
- soft rubber grip
- refillable

I love how smoothly these pens write and that they are refillable is an unexpected bonus. Tremendously well done, Pilot Pens!

Varsity

Manufacturer - Pilot Pens

Favorite Features -
- only disposable fountain pen
- ink reservoir window to see how much ink you have

Great first fountain pen! Fun, smooth, unique way to write! Tremendously well done Pilot Pens!

Sharpie RT

Manufacturer - Sanford

Favorite Features -
- retractable permanent ink pen
- non-toxic ink
- won't dry out
- permanent on most surfaces
- fine point tip
- available in four pack - black, red, blue and green or fuchsia, orange, lime green and turquoise

This is an absolute must have pen! Tremendously well done, Sanford!

Sharpie Accent

Liquid Highlighters

Manufacturer - Sanford

Favorite Features -
- available in ten fun colors - royal blue, sky blue, pink, fuchsia, purple, green, red, yellow, orange, peach
- perfect for work or school projects

The variety of colors add to the fun and creativity of this pen! Tremendously well done, Sanford!

Signo Uni Ball Pen

Manufacturer - Sanford

Favorite Features -
- available in black and blue ink
- fine point tip
- writes with gel ink in a clear, smooth manner

Reliable pen you can't go wrong with! Extremely well done, Sanford!

Ambition Fountain Pen

Manufacturer - FaberCastell

Favorite Features -
- writes smoothly
- uses a standard ink cartridge

Extremely well done, FaberCastell! This is a great first, nice fountain pen for a teen or college-age person!

Basic Rollerball

Manufacturer - FaberCastell

Favorite Features -
- available in a variety of colors
- writes smoothly

Great weight, look and feel of quality makes this an excellent choice for someone who writes often. Extremely well done, FaberCastell!

E-Motion Metallic Pen

Manufacturer - Faber Castell

Favorite Features -
- refillable
- smooth, twist mechanism
- available in a variety of colors

Unique design gives this pen a fun, classy look. Extremely well done, Faber Castell!

Metallic Crayons

Manufacturer - FaberCastell

Favorite Features -
- 12 fun colors
- non-toxic
- includes a craft idea on the box

Wonderfully fun colors and unique way they write combine for a great crayon choice, especially for older children! Tremendously well done, FaberCastell!

Watercolor Crayons

Manufacturer - FaberCastell

Favorite Features -
- 12 fun colors
- includes a brush
- non-toxic
- information on how to use on the box

Great choice for the child interested in trying their skill at watercolor! Extremely well done, FaberCastell!

Jumbo Crayons

Manufacturer - FaberCastell

Favorite Features -
- 12 colors in the box
- non-toxic
- includes a craft idea on the box

Perfect size for young child learning to write and draw! Extremely well done, FaberCastell!

		Favorite Features - non-toxic no paper label peelings do not need sharpening no broken crayons
	Crayola Twistables Manufacturer - Binney/Smith
Twistables Neon eight bold neon colors	Slick Stix five bold primary colors big size for smaller hands Truly unique with incredible colors! Be sure to watch younger children when they use these because they mark on most anything, but the incredible deep colors are great for many projects!	Twistables Metallic eight sparkly colors for more fun
Twistables Colored Pencils 12 bright colors no sharpening needed leads won't break		Mini-twistables 24 fun colors smaller, more portable size
You absolutely can not go wrong with Twistables! I'm really glad to see Crayola expanding this excellent line! Tremendously well done, Binney/Smith!

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