With a rich heritage, and origins dating back to 1795, the Dixon Ticonderoga company throughout history has made its mark through quality, integrity, respect and perseverance. Today Dixon Ticonderoga continues to make its mark manufacturing and marketing writing instruments, art supplies and tools for self expression. Dixon oriole pencils are first-rate, commercial-grade, wood-cased pencils at an economical price. Perfect for schools, architects, engineers, contractors, or anyone who needs a dependable pencil, orioles are bonded for break-resistant writing with a high-quality, pink eraser and are PMA certified non-toxic. More than a writing and art products company, Dixon Ticonderoga empowers people to take conscious and subliminal thoughts, facts, ideas and dreams, and preserve them using tools that are simply extensions of themselves.