Reddit reviews Staedtler Pencil, WOPEX HB 18 Pack 100% PEFC (182 41CB18 NA)
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Green pencil with eraser tipHigh break-resistanceWood content from PEFC-certified German forestsUnique writing experience. Velvet soft surface and smooth gliding lead
If it was a recycled/extruded pencil- Possibly try the Staedtler WOPEX. They're a bit of an acquired taste, though, I personally can't stand them because they're a pain to sharpen.
TreeSmart pencils also come to mind, although those are not wood.
I think my favorite weird pencil growing up was either the 90's trend to make everything out of jeans or Yikes, both which were extruded pencils from Berol....
Okay, so I used an Expedition for a while doing some research in the sticks of Nicaragua and I tried a number writing implements (all with limited success, they all smudged a bit). If you use a pencil, I think it is best to use lead that is quite hard, since that won't smudge as much. Those also happen to be good for EDC, since they tend to have better point retention. A Staedtler Wopex is a good option, if you don't mind the weird, rubbery feel. But basically any pencil will work (including mechanical pencils) as long as the lead is fairly hard. Like /u/lightinthedark suggested, you can use a bullet point to make it more carry-able. I also use pencil caps, which are great as long as they're metal.
If you do want to use a pen, I had good luck with a ballpoint. Any basic ballpoint works pretty darn good; I used the FN one for a while (which is a Bic Clic). If you go for anything fancy it'll probably smudge, although I also used a space pen for a hot minute. Those don't hold up to being lost in warehouses though.