Back to School, the Musgrave Way

Why We’re Big Fans of Custom Coloring Pencils (And You Should Be Too)

Every August, we see the same thing: a rush of parents, teachers, and pencil lovers gearing up for the back-to-school season. And every August, one item flies off our shelves a little faster than the rest—custom engraved Musgrave coloring pencils.

We get it. They’re not just pencils. They’re nostalgia, quality, and creativity wrapped up in a bright 12-pack of made-in-USA craftsmanship.

Let’s tell you a little story.

✏️ It Started With a Box

A few weeks back, we got our hands on a box of Musgrave's new coloring pencils—round-barrel, wood-cased, beautifully pigmented. They weren’t flashy. No metallics. No glitter. No silly branding. Just solid, vibrant colors that felt good in the hand and sharpened like a dream.

And then we engraved one.

Just one.

Next thing we knew, we were engraving hundreds—for teachers organizing their classrooms, for parents putting together party favors, for businesses gifting unique back-to-school swag. It was clear: people were looking for something simple, useful, and personal.

🎨 Why Musgrave?

Musgrave Pencil Company has been making pencils in Shelbyville, Tennessee since 1916. That’s over a century of American manufacturing, still going strong. No shortcuts. No outsourcing. Just real wood, real pigment, real people.

Their coloring pencils are especially popular this time of year because:

• They come in 12 rich colors that kids (and adults) actually want to use
• They feature a comfortable round barrel that’s easy for little hands
• They’re made right here in the USA
• And when you add a custom engraving, they become something special

🖋️ A Pencil That Says “This Is Mine”

When you engrave a name or message on a pencil, it becomes more than a tool—it becomes a keepsake. Teachers use them to organize supplies. Parents give them as gifts. Kids just love seeing their name on something they get to use every day.

And yes, they really do help keep pencils from disappearing in class. (We’ve heard stories.)

🎁 Who These Are For

• Teachers creating welcome kits or reward packs
• Parents looking for meaningful, practical back-to-school gifts
• Grandparents sending a little something in the mail
• Small businesses building branded giveaways that don’t feel cheap
• And anyone who appreciates a good pencil (you know who you are)

🚀 The Back-to-School Rush Is On

We engrave each set to order and ship fast—but once we get deep into August, our engraving table gets a little crowded. If you're thinking about custom Musgrave coloring pencils for your classroom, party, or school-year prep, now’s the time.

Made in the USA. Personalized just for you. And packed with color.
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