



Apsara EZ GRIP extra dark
Cool box and pencils. Added to my collection!




Cool box and pencils. Added to my collection!
This is Navneet Youva Cedar pencil. Their website description for this pencil says it is made from “Cedar-Lite” wood. What exactly does that mean? Is it actually cedar, or a different type of wood? Anyone know?
I’m not really a fan of scented pencils, but I have these in my collection. Do you prefer scented pencils?
I bought these a few months ago, shortly after they were launched in India. The wood quality is really good. They come in a metal tin with 10 pencils and a long-point sharpener. The eraser quality is decent as well. They’re made in India by DOMS. Interestingly, DOMS has a strong association with F.I.L.A., while Dixon Ticonderoga is part of the F.I.L.A. group.
P.S. The whole box costs ₹150 in India, which is roughly US$1.57 as of August 11, 2026.
I am from India. My current plan is to start by thoroughly revisiting school-level textbooks to build a strong foundation.
I graduated with a degree in Commerce, but lately, I’ve realized how much I miss mathematics. I remember the genuine happiness I felt solving problems back in school, and I want to recapture that.
I’m looking to start a self-study journey from the absolute basics and see how far I can go. Does anyone have recommendations for a structured roadmap, specific textbooks, or online resources for someone starting from scratch? Any advice on how to build a solid foundation as an adult learner would be greatly appreciated!