Q: How should I sharpen these without breaking the lead?

Use the larger, 11mm hole of a two-hole pencil sharpener and stop once the tip is no smaller than half the lead's diameter – the softer lead breaks easily if you sharpen it to a fine point, so keeping the end blunt holds up better.

Q: Do these mark well on damp or wet wood?

Yes, these Veritas pencils are designed to leave a distinct, long-lasting mark on a moist surface; wetting the surface first with a spray-mist bottle can make the line even clearer.

Q: What colors are available?

They come in purple or red, in packages of 10, so you can choose whichever shows up more clearly against your particular wood or layout lines.

Q: Can I use these in a scriber?

Yes, they're suitable for use in scribers and mark with very little pressure, which makes it easier to hold a steady, accurate line.

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Using purple pencils in a Veritas log scribe to mark two logs

83U0116 - Purple Pencils, package of 10

Veritas Pencils

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Marks on Moist Surfaces: Leaves a distinct, long-lasting line on damp wood, useful with a scriber where a standard pencil would smear or fade.
Choice of Color: Available in purple or red for visibility against different wood tones.
Light-Pressure Marking: Marks with very little pressure, so you can concentrate on accuracy instead of bearing down.

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These hard pencils leave a distinct, long-lasting mark on a moist surface (it is often helpful to wet the surface first with a spray-mist bottle). Suitable for use in scribers, they mark with very little pressure, allowing you to concentrate on accuracy.

Made in USA.