Westcott 14377 Soft Touch School Compass, Microban Protected

The Westcott 14377 Soft Touch School Compass does one thing differently from a standard metal compass: it prioritizes student safety and hygiene without sacrificing the basic functionality a geometry class demands. The retractable point is the headline feature — rather than exposing a sharp metal tip at all times, the point retracts when not actively drawing, making it significantly safer to fish out of a pencil bag. The Microban antimicrobial protection, infused into the grip material at the manufacturing stage, works passively to inhibit odor-causing bacteria on the compass surface — a practical benefit for tools that see heavy, repeated handling across a school year.

Build-wise, this is a student-grade compass: the soft-touch grip wraps the handle for a more controlled hold during circle-drawing tasks, and the overall construction is lightweight enough for everyday carry without adding bulk to a pencil case. It comes in assorted colors — useful for a cheerful school supply aesthetic, less useful if you need a specific color for organizational purposes. It's sold as a single unit, so bulk buyers should plan quantities accordingly. For the core job — drawing clean, consistent circles in a classroom setting — the Westcott 14377 is a solid, practical choice that outperforms bare-metal alternatives in comfort and safety.