is the best pencil for writing and schoolwork, thanks to its high-quality wooden barrel, a dark core that writes clearly and fluidly, and an eraser that removes marks cleanly with minimal tearing.

My colleagues tell me that there’s a real downside to wooden pencils, since it gives students an excuse to get up every few minutes and use the pencil sharpener. But am I being environmentally ...

Anyone who works in wood can tell you most carpentry gigs require access to a handful of tools with obvious, if vital, uses. One that's particularly easy to overlook is the woodworking pencil.

“Made without a wood barrel our pencils have a full graphite body offering 6 times more usable pigment than a standard pencil. Usable for both detailed sketching and flat shading, these pencils ...

showcasing how everyday pencils are made and how the lead is inserted into the wood. Typically made from Cedar, I used a small Apple Log for this project, which works well enough. Exclusive-Order ...

Wood passes through the loud whine of saws spinning at 8,000 revolutions per minute. Pencils clack-clack-clack as they shoot through a paint box and assume their various hues. Next is the din of ...