this mechanical pencil epitomizes the Muji ethos of simple, pure, functional products. Designed to slot easily into notebooks, with a clip and eraser tip, the 0.5mm Hexagonal Wooden Pencil is timeless ...

Over the long term, tariffs on imported pencils could accelerate innovation within the industry. U.S. manufacturers may invest in automation.

In this woodworking video I use a woodturning lathe to turn a blank made from coloured pencils and epoxy resin into a lamp.