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Blog - Wooden Pencils

Blog - Wooden Pencils

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Types of Pen Grips

Types of Pen Grips

Apr 4, 2023
There are a surprising number of factors that can affect how a pen or pencil feels in your hand. One aspect that doesn’t get as much attention is the type of grip found on a given writing instrument. In this guide, we discuss several types of pen grips and suggest pens and pencils that are fitted with each grip.
Blackwing Pencils: A Comprehensive Guide

Blackwing Pencils: A Comprehensive Guide

Mar 21, 2023
The legend of the Blackwing exceeds the reputation of any other pencil. We explore its unique features and profile each edition of this iconic pencil, including the limited Blackwing Volumes series.
The Best Manga and Comic Art Supplies

The Best Manga and Comic Art Supplies

Mar 14, 2023
Comics and manga tell stories with an entirely different feel than text alone. We laid out our favorite tools for penciling, inking, coloring, and more to help you join the ranks of mangaka and comic artists.
Tombow Mono: A Comprehensive Guide

Tombow Mono: A Comprehensive Guide

Feb 7, 2023
Tombow Mono is known for its high-quality stationery staples. We explain each of its product lines, including wooden pencils, mechanical pencils, and every kind of eraser imaginable.
The 28 Best Pencils for 2023: Wooden and Mechanical Pencils

The 28 Best Pencils for 2023: Wooden and Mechanical Pencils

Jan 3, 2023
We draw on years of testing to crown the best mechanical pencils, best pencil for drawing, best colored pencils, and more. Each recommendation includes links to related guides so that you can evaluate the competition for yourself.
The Best Pens and Accessories for the Hobonichi Techo

The Best Pens and Accessories for the Hobonichi Techo

Sep 1, 2022
The Hobonichi Techo is a fan-favorite planner that has become a daily companion for office professionals and art enthusiasts alike. In this guide, we discuss our favorite pens and pencils for the Hobonichi Techo, plus accessories to make planning a breeze.
Top Affordable Back to School Supplies

Top Affordable Back to School Supplies

Aug 1, 2022
You don't have to break the bank to find back to school supplies that'll stand up to the stresses of the academic year. Read on to see our favorite supplies for students on a budget!
Top 20 Back to School Supplies

Top 20 Back to School Supplies

Jul 25, 2022
To keep you from heading into the first day of school unprepared, we’ve gathered our top 20 student must-haves. Read on to see the school supplies we recommend for junior high to college students.
The Best Pens & Stationery for Left-Handers

The Best Pens & Stationery for Left-Handers

Jun 6, 2022
Left-hand dominant people make up about 10% of the world’s population, but every southpaw has had to adapt to tools and systems designed for right-handed people. The good news is that writing instruments and tools ideal for left-handers are easier to find than ever. In this guide, we’ll focus on pens, pencils, notebooks and more that are suitable for the left-handed among us.
The Best Pens and Inks for Crosswords

The Best Pens and Inks for Crosswords

May 2, 2022
Filling in crosswords is an excellent way to test your trivia skills and powers of deduction. In this guide, we’ll discuss what to look for in a writing instrument, and give recommendations for pens, pencils, and accessories for crosswords and other puzzles.
The Best Wooden Pencils

The Best Wooden Pencils

Mar 29, 2022
We recommend the best wooden pencils for art and writing, with samples and test results for each pick. Whether you love to sketch or need a reliable test-taking pencil, we've got you covered!
Is Writing by Hand Better For You?

Is Writing by Hand Better For You?

Feb 15, 2022
Most people have moved away from writing by hand to typing instead, but that doesn’t mean you should throw out your favorite pens and notebooks. There are actual benefits to writing by hand. Read on to find out why writing longhand is better for you.
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