"ABS - the white protective coating reinforces the lead core and increases the breaking strength" That was the reason why I bought these pens here. Of course I have tested the same. The white crayon was my "guinea pigs". Have the stylus 3x from "desk height" and 3x from "kitchen worktop height" (Floor: parquet and tiles) drop. These are namely the potential "crime scenes" of our little ones. When the pins that we had previously, the mine was determined consistently broken at intervals of about 2 mm. In this "ABS-pin" on the other hand was broken in three places, the mine only. Experiment succeeded! The pins have the classic hexagonal profile, which makes it easier to grip while painting.
The Staedtler pencils can also be super easy tips with the matching quality sharpener. The mine is soft and intense colors. The wood comes from certified, sustainably managed forests (PEFC). All in all, we have met with these pins a very good choice. Ran to the coloring! : O)
CONCLUSION: The well visible white mantle reinforces the lead core and actually increases the breaking strength. We are very pleased with these colored pencils, they are also buying again. Strong buy recommendation.
