More Than You Want To Know About Pencils [infographic]

The complete(?) history of the lowly lead pencil is contained in this infographic.

Forever Pencil Writes With Metal

Wired reports –

… a tiny amount of metal alloy transfers from the pen to the page. Unlike pencil, it can’t be smudged with your hand, and unlike ink, it doesn’t need to dry. The amount of alloy for each stroke is so tiny that the pens are expected to last a lifetime without needing to be refilled or replaced. You can sharpen the tips for a finer point with a little sandpaper.

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