A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Pencils
A brief history of manufacturing, and what makes Japanese pencils special
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A brief history of manufacturing, and what makes Japanese pencils special
I think you’re going to like what’s on the menu for June
This unique tool is transforming the pencil sharpening experience… but is it worth the price?
A new sticker series reserved only for exceptionally rare pencils.
The clever and curious names pencil companies once used to describe gluing lead to wood.
The value (and demand) of this vintage pencil has never been higher.
Celebrating International Pencil Day with a trio of vintage pencil stickers
Blackwings and other pencils with adjustable (clamp) erasers are all the rage today. Here’s the backstory on this 100th anniversary of Eberhard Faber’s paradigm-shifting pencil patent.
Announcing a new sticker series for some of my favorite vintage pencils