The invention of Pencil

There are many types of pencils that are found in the market. Either to write or to draw, pencil is very essential. Pencil has been used by humans for long period of time. In the ancient time, in Rome, there used to be a special type of paper called papyrus, in which the Romans used to write with a special type pen made of of thin metal. The same pen came to be pencil. Pencil is also called as Lead Pencil but it really does not contain real lead, in the pencil a carbon named 'graphite' is used. In 1565, graphite deposit was discovered in the Britain. Graphite, writing more bold and being more lighter than lead, it was used in writing in the coming days. People used to bind a thin rod of graphite with some wood to write and slowly it gave the shape of the modern pencil. While making pencil, a piece of wood is cut in the shape of a modern pencil. Then a machine makes a hole in the wood for the graphite. The a thin rod of graphite with some kind of clay is filled inside the hole. Then the outer cover of the wood is painted with different colors and designs. In the early days, pencils used to be colored mainly in yellow color but now pencils are colored in every type of color.

    Pencils come with various markings that indicate their characteristics. The most common markings on pencils include 'B' for softer, darker graphite, and 'H' for harder, lighter graphite. The number beside these markings denotes the degree of hardness or blackness, with higher numbers indicating greater hardness or blackness. For example, a 2B pencil has softer graphite than a 4B pencil, and an HB pencil is a medium between hard and soft graphite. Some pencils may also have markings such as 'F' for fine point, 'M' for medium point, or 'HB/B' to indicate that the pencil has both hard and soft graphite. Additionally, some brands may use their own markings or grading systems, which may differ from the standard markings. Understanding these markings can help you choose the right pencil for your needs, whether you're drawing, writing, or shading.