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5 Unique Properties of Graphite You (Probably) Didn’t Know

When you hear the word graphite, pencils inevitably come to mind. The pencil is of course the most common and well-known use for graphite, but there are some unique properties of graphite that make it useful for a number of different applications. It's…

Interview Question: 10 Non-Traditional Uses for Pencils

Job interviews are always pretty stressful situations, no matter how much time you spend preparing beforehand. Google is just one of many companies that have been known to ask, "What are ten non-traditional uses for pencils?" Here is how I would…
General Pencil Company

A Brief History of the General Pencil Company

The General Pencil Company has manufactured pencils since 1889.  Withstanding the World Wars, recessions, hurricanes and new ages of technology, the General Pencil Company has proven itself to be a survivor in an economic climate that tends…

The Rise and Fall of the Yellow Pencil: Part 2

The historical intent of painting a pencil yellow as a reflection of high quality is considered out of date and yellow pencils are increasingly viewed as a low value commodity segment.   - http://timberlines.blogspot.com [Source] In Part…
QalamSila

Build Anything Using 3D Printed Pencil Connectors

Be an architect, own a plane, and become someone’s favorite gift-giver. All of these things are possible with QalamSila. Only two ingredients are necessary for this concoction: plastic connectors that can be printed using any 3D printer (or…

A classroom inspired by pencils

A couple of years ago, I met William Maguire, a teacher from Rowley, Massachusetts who has a very special classroom program involving pencils. At the beginning of the school year, William gives each student a wooden box filled with Golden…

Choosing the Right Pencil Shape

Hardness and material are important aspects to be considered when choosing a pencil.  Pencil shape, however, is often overlooked.  Though it may seem cosmetic, pencil shape affects grip, comfortability, and, for learners, writing style and…

The Esteemed Note-Takers That Inspired Field Notes

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Do you remember the rare joy of having class outside? My tenth-grade Biology class cherished our nature walks, which we were allowed to take every so often as long as we took copious notes while our teacher lectured on the local flora and fauna.…

AOL’s This Built America Covers General Pencil Company

We received a press release yesterday morning from the team behind AOL's This Built America series. For those unfamiliar, This Built America is a a web series dedicated to supporting American companies and American-made products by telling their…

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…