General Pencil Company has been making fine pencils in the United States since 1889. It manufactures regular and cosmetic pencils in Jersey City, and its pencils can be used for artwork and crafts in schools. The company s pencils are approved nontoxic by the Pencil Makers Association. General Pencil Company offers products of various brands, including Kimberly, Generals and Semi-Hex. It provides a wide variety of pencils, such as colored, office, sketching, grease and pastel. The company offers various online services that include products-related information and order placement. General Pencil Company is located in Redwood City, Calif. In addition, it has a Web site that provides complete information about its products and services.