New lead. Darker writing. Erases cleanly. Perfect for standardized tests. No. 1 selling mechanical pencil (Source: The NPD Group/Retail tracking service/US actual until sales [Retail & commercial combined]/Jan-Dec 2017). Lead advances quickly and easily. Smoother, darker writing. Smooth writing lead does not smudge and erases cleanly. BIC Performance Policy (US and Canada): If you are not satisfied with the performance of this product, please return it to BIC and we will gladly replace it at no cost to you. www.bic.com. Made in France.