Timberlines: The Impact of Blogging, Social Media and Podcasts on the Analog World of Pencils

Our own WoodChuck has posted a fascinating article on the impact blogging, social media and podcasts have had on the world of pencils over on his Timberlines blog. The post coincides with the 9th anniversary of what he believes to be the first ever blog review of a pencil (a review of ForestChoice pencils on Pencil Revolution), and traces the evolution of the pencil industry in the nine years since.

Here’s an excerpt from the post:

“Today marks the 9th anniversary of Pencil Revolution’s first ever pencil review back in 2005, which featured our Forest Choice Graphite pencils. To my knowledge, as the first and original “pencil blogger” Johnny’s post was the first ever blog review of any pencil on the internet. At least for a blog specifically focused on pencils, pens or stationery. Perhaps more research is needed to validate this claim, but for now I’m making it, and congratulating and thanking John for this accomplishment.

…today the vast majority of the wooden slats CalCedar sells to pencil manufacturers around the world are either FSC or PEFC certified. I like to think that that first Revolutionary post, along with our continued focus on providing such materials (not to mention the growing impact and awareness of environmental and sustainability issues enabled through blogs and social media) has certainly had an impact on the commitment the industry has shown to utilizing certified woods in pencils.”

I encourage you to head over to Timberlines and read the post in its entirety. It’s a great read and sheds some interesting light on the evolution of the world of pencils.

What are some of your favorite pencils blogs or social media profiles? Do you remember a specific post or podcast episode that got you hooked on pencils? We’d love to read your pencil blog memories in the comments!