General offers high-quality art supplies and pencils manufactured in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA. With a focus on quality, tradition, value, and the joy of creating, General prides itself on handcrafting its pencils and art supplies using traditional methods passed down through six generations. The company's history dates back to 1860, when Edward Weissenborn established the first pencil factory in the United States. In 1889, Edward and his son, Oscar A., built the foundation of what is now known as " General ." Still family-owned and operated, the company's mission is to create products of lasting, consistent quality for artists of all levels.
