A batch of graphite has just been delivered to this pencil factory in Germany. Once it’s been thoroughly mixed with clay, it’s ready to go into production, with around 550 pounds of the stuff ...

The Graphite Pencil was discovered before 1565, when a deposit of graphite was discovered near Grey Knotts of Seathwaite in Cumbria, England. The locals being traditional farmers found that it was ...

adding graphite, and fine-tuning each pencil. This video reveals the craftsmanship and efficiency behind creating pencils on a large scale, highlighting the attention to detail and skill that goes ...