Field Notes No. 2 Woodgrain Pencil 6-Pack vs Field Notes Carpenter Pencil 3-Pack
Field Notes No. 2 Woodgrain Pencil 6-Pack ($9.95) vs Field Notes Carpenter Pencil 3-Pack ($9.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right pencil.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Field Notes No. 2 Woodgrain Pencil 6-Pack | Field Notes Carpenter Pencil 3-Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.95 | $9.95 |
| Weight | 35g | 30g |
| Count | 6 pencils, 7 in each | 3 pencils, 7 in each |
| Core | #2 graphite | Medium graphite, #2 |
| Wood | FSC-certified | FSC-certified |
| Ferrule | Recyclable aluminum | — |
| Eraser | Degradable white eraser | — |
| Weight | ~35g (approx, estimated from size and materials; Field Notes publishes no weight) | ~30g (approx, estimated from size and materials; Field Notes publishes no weight) |
| Finish | — | Fluorescent orange |
| Extras | — | Workshop Reference Card for sharpening |
Pros & Cons
Field Notes No. 2 Woodgrain Pencil 6-Pack
- FSC-certified wood and a recyclable ferrule
- Six full-length pencils for $9.95
- Standard #2 core
- Plain pencils, no special core
- Full 7 inch length is long for a small pocket
Field Notes Carpenter Pencil 3-Pack
- Flat shape that will not roll off a bench
- Bright orange is easy to find
- A sharpening card in the pack
- Needs a knife or a carpenter sharpener
- Not a pocket-size pencil
Field Notes No. 2 Woodgrain Pencil 6-Pack is the better value at $9.95. If weight matters most, Field Notes Carpenter Pencil 3-Pack carries lighter at 30g. Both are part of our curated pencil index — tap through to check current pricing.
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