Pencils

Graphite became popular in England in 1564, and soon after, manufacturers encased the soft material in wood for easier use. Today, pencils remain vital for creativity and precision, whether used for sketching, writing, drawing, or measuring. However, not all pencils perform the same way. Each lead is a unique, non-toxic…

Mechanical pencils are a popular tool with students, writers, artists, engineers, and architects thanks to their constant line width, durability, and precision. However, as with all stationery, things can occasionally go wrong with mechanical pencils. Luckily, issues can usually be resolved relatively quickly. Let’s look at what a mechanical pencil…

You may have heard the proverb, “a bad workman blames his tools”, which suggests it is the workman who lacks skills. However, a talented artist could legitimately blame their tools for an unsatisfactory output if they had chosen them without due care and attention. In other words, it is worth…

What is an eraser? You’ll no doubt have used an eraser at some point, whether at school, in work, or for any art you might have made. Erasers are a useful stationery tool used to remove pencil marks from paper. They usually have a rubbery texture, sometimes with a grainy…

In a world full of writing and drawing instruments, the humble beauty of the wooden pencil is often overlooked. However the pencil manufacturing process leaves much to be marveled at. The art of pencil making is surprisingly interesting and varies little between manufacturers. Discover how a wooden pencil is made…

You might be reading this and thinking, ‘surely there’s only one way to sharpen a pencil?’ — in which case, prepare for your eyes to be opened to a whole new world! Otherwise, the chances are you are reading this because you know there are various ways to sharpen a…

Propelling pencils, also known as mechanical pencils, are a popular product on our site, so it’s time to dedicate a blog article to them. We sell a wide variety of pencils, including woodcase, clutch pencils, and mechanical pencils, but in this blog post we’ll focus exclusively on mechanical — or…