Pencils create marks by physical abrasion, leaving a trail of solid core material that adheres to a sheet of paper or other surface. They are distinct from pens, which dispense liquid or gel ink onto the marked surface. Most pencil cores are made of graphite powder mixed with a clay binder.
For this guide, I spent hours writing in cursive and print, drawing, doodling, shading, sketching, erasing, sharpening, and filling in Scantron bubbles with various pencils. Furthermore, I asked...
Few tools are as universally loved and widely used as the humble pencil. Whether you’re sketching, writing, coloring, or solving math problems, pencils remain a staple across learning spaces, offices, and studios alike.
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