This recent video from the History of Simple Things deep dives into the history of pencil manufacturing and design. Watch to find out why pencils are painted yellow.
. Learn how a simple design choice made over a century ago still influences the pencils we use today. Discover the story of Joseph Hardtmuth, Koh-i-Noor, and how the connection to China shaped the future of the pencil industry.
Pencils play a key role in one of the most classic kits in our shop – the Drawdio kit – v1.1.
While the pencil we include with the kit is actually blue, any pencil will do – yellow or otherwise (the softer the lead the better).
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