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Product Profile: Caran d’Ache Frosty and 849 Pens

Yesterday, we took a look at the Caran d’Ache pencil sharpening machine, the first crank sharpener we’ve offered on Pencils.com. Today, we’re going to take a look at another Pencils.com first from Caran d’Ache: pens. Frosty Pens First…

Product Profile: Caran d’Ache Pencil Sharpening Machine

Yesterday, we announced the addition of several new Caran d’Ache products to the current offerings available on Pencils.com. Today, we’re going to take a closer look at one of these products and what makes it one of the most unique items…

A List of Lists Worth Keeping

I love lists, and I hope you do too, because you're about to experience list-ception - that is, a list of lists to keep in your notebook so you always have them handy when you need them. 1. Packing List(s) I do a lot of traveling - to my grandma's…

How to Use the Blackwing Sharpener

Palomino posted an awesome infographic on their website showcasing how to use their two-step Blackwing sharpener. Here it is in all of its glory. 

Pencils.com, #Blogchat & Creative Writing

Pencils.com is proud to announce that we are the sponsor of this month’s #Blogchat! For those of you who aren’t familiar, #Blogchat is a weekly discussion held every Sunday night at 8pm Central. The discussion takes place on Twitter, with…

Introducing New Caran d’Ache Products

Pencils.com is excited to announce that we've added several new offerings from Caran d'Ache, the Swiss pencil makers best known for their extremely high-quality art materials and writing instruments. Over on Timberlines, WoodChuck posted a…
Lifehacker Favorite Pencils

Lifehacker’s “Show Us Your Favorite Pencil”

When it comes to pencils, we all have our preferences. Some like their lead softer and others like it firmer. Some people like their pencils textured for a firmer grip while others enjoy the elegance of a sleek, slender utensil. Walter Glenn…

“Diebenkorn, the Berkeley Years” Makes Appearance at DeYoung Museum

http://youtu.be/PV1ZHh9wl7w Richard Diebenkorn on Beginning a painting [Video] Richard Diebenkorn's exhibit made an appearance at San Francisco's DeYoung Museum in Golden Gate park, in September. The exhibit of Diebenkorn's artwork from…
Pencil Beats

The Best Pencil Beat Videos on the Web

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Have you ever been sitting at your desk, either processing an idea or just bored, only to find yourself making a quiet drum beat with your pencil? Perhaps you've never made the beats yourself, but maybe you remember a kid in one of your classes…
Cursive Handwriting

In Defense of Keeping Cursive in the Classroom

Why Cursive Handwriting is Still Relevant If you read my Scantron article, you may remember that the increasing use of technology in classrooms was threatening to edge out the old way of test-taking. This week, technology takes on a new opponent…