But are Ticonderogas really “The World’s BEST PENCIL,” as their packaging loudly proclaims? In a word, no. In an increasingly digital world, pencils are less commonplace than they once were.

It sharpens smoothly into long curls and sharpens to a good point — though, in a perfect world ... on the Artisanal Craft of Pencil Sharpening for Writers, Artists, Contractors, Flange Turners ...

Feb. 23 (UPI) --An Indian artist is showing off what he says is the world's smallest pencil -- a functioning writing implement measuring only .2 inches long. Prakash Chandra Upadhyay, a micro ...