This deposit of graphite was extremely pure and solid, and it could easily be sawn into sticks. The Italian's were first to apply the wooden holders to the graphite rods. Although flat and oval ...

The Pro Staff is one of two iconic sticks from the 1980s that have never gone out of fashion. The other, the Prince Graphite, was used by Andre Agassi and Michael Chang. The simple excellence of ...

Scientists at the University of Leicester have developed a new, eco-friendly way to recycle lithium-ion batteries using a ...

Graphite sticks are harder than charcoal and can be used for more detail. They are like pencils, but without the wooden casing. They are useful for shading and blending.