pencil

A pencil /ˈpɛnsəl/ is a writing implement or art medium constructed of a narrow, solid pigment core inside a protective casing which prevents the core from being broken or leaving marks on the user’s hand during use.
Pencils create marks by physical abrasion, leaving behind a trail of solid core material that adheres to a sheet of paper or other surface. They are distinct from pens, which instead disperse a trail of liquid or gel ink that stains the light colour of the paper.
Most pencil cores are made of graphite mixed with a clay binder which leaves grey or black marks that can be easily erased. Graphite pencils are used for both writing and drawing and result in durable markings: though writing is easily removable with an eraser, it is otherwise resistant to moisture, most chemicals, ultraviolet radiation, and natural aging. Other types of pencil core are less widely used, such as charcoal pencils, which are mainly used by artists for drawing and sketching. Coloured pencils are sometimes used by teachers or editors to correct submitted texts, but are typically regarded as art supplies, especially those with waxy core binders that tend to smear on paper instead of erasing. Grease pencils have a softer, crayon-like waxy core that can leave marks on smooth surfaces such as glass or porcelain.
The most common type of pencil casing is of thin wood, usually hexagonal in section but sometimes cylindrical, permanently bonded to the core. Similar permanent casings may be constructed of other materials such as plastic or paper. To use the pencil, the casing must be carved or peeled off to expose the working end of the core as a sharp point. Mechanical pencils have more elaborate casings which support mobile pieces of pigment core that can be extended or retracted through the casing tip as needed.
  1. sf5714

    For Sale Apple Pencil 2 A2051

    For sale, apple pencil 2. This is the magnetic type, not the lightning type or the usb c type. Make sure you have the correct type of iPad first. Box is a bit scruffy but I got it that way from CEX.
  2. Ice Tea

    When was the last time that you used a pencil?

    I see a lot of trades people use sharpie style pens these days.
  3. D

    Apple Pencil or Alternative

    Hi All Just wondering if anyone has tried any of the non Apple Pencil with an iPad and their experiences? It will be paired with the new iPad 2022 10th generation version.
  4. kah22

    Apple Pencil for the student

    I’ve just bought an Apple Pencil 1 gen and of course I’m now looking for apps. At the moment I’m searching for a good note taking app. Two of the most popular seem to be Notability and GoodNotes. With Notability it’s subscription based meaning I have to pay each year or else take the chance of...
  5. kah22

    iPad Pencil - worth the price?

    I’m starting to study a new language, needless to say there will be writing involved so I’m looking at the feasibility of using one of these pencils that write on tablets, mine is iPad Air 3rd generation. I do quite a bit of other writing as well. A brief look around the internet tells me that...
  6. V

    Magic Keyboard vs Logitech Folio Touch (vs Pencil)

    Hi all, looking for some advice as I'm really confused as to what to go with, Just purchased an Apple Air 64gb (4th Gen) Initially I have bought the pen, but I'm starting to find I don't use it much (I feel like I'm more using it for the sake of it) i cant draw to save my life so loses its...
  7. littlesheepy

    1st gen Apple Pencil issues - help?!

    Wondering if anyone has any ideas before I send my Apple Pencil off to Apple as they want to charge me £30 to look at it under warranty and £55 if needs replacing?! And that's with Apple Care plus apparently :/ I've come to use it with my Ipad Pro 10.5 today and it won't pair. I've updated to...
  8. petrolhead

    Non Apple Pencil - Palm Rejection

    Looking to try an Apple Pencil but not prepared to pay Apple prices So is there an alternative that also has palm rejection that anyone can reccomend please
  9. Ned Senior

    Apple Pencil is there a great Alternative?

    Hi got my 12.9 inch iPad pro yesterday, Having a blast drawing with my old bulb tipped stylus but fancy something better... I hear reports that if you don’t constantly use the apple pencil it will die a death so £99 wasted!!!!! Are there any just as good alternatives??? Or do I just go forth to...
  10. Have you got a pro and a pencil?

    Hi all, Asking a favour here as I’ve had a support call logged with Apple since October and am still nowhere near a resolution as far as I can tell. If you’ve got a pro, a pencil and a 2.4g wireless network please can you see what your wireless speeds are with and without Bluetooth on ( and...
  11. melmorc

    Apple Pencil and charging

    i see that CEX sell Apple pencils with "no adapter". Sorry if this is a dense question, but I'm assuming that an 'adapter' is required to connect the pencil to the Lightning port on the iPad to charge it? If this is the case, is there another way to charge the pencil, with no adapter? Thank...
  12. marsizzler

    Toshiba x3030d Vertical Pencil Line Problem

    Been a while since the last thread on this was updated so i thought i would update it with more recent events in case anybody has the same problem. My 42" x3030d has now developed the dreaded black vertical pencil line down the center of the screen after just over two years of usage. I...
  13. I

    Toshiba 42x3030D pencil line

    Hi, i'm a newbie to this so bear with me thanks - anyone have a problem with their X3030D, mine has a pencil line running vertically down the middle ? I know the 42wlt66 had a problem, as I purchased 1 in June 2006 - this developed the pencil line problem and was replaced by Toshiba in April...
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