It has never been the intention of this blog to enter the political arena by commenting on events or offering an opinion other than the quality of a pen or a pencil. However, as we enter the period where stores are pushing their ‘back to school’ lines, a couple of articles caught our eye and we thought they might be of interest to our readers.
Tony Bridges
STABILO EASYergonomics Experts Range
New research by STABILO, a leading provider of writing instruments, shows that nearly 80% of children have experienced some pain and discomfort while writing. The research was conducted over a 3 month period between November 2009 and January 2010 and involved 637 students who were between the ages of 10 and 29 years old.
Sharpie Liquid Pencil – Pencil Technology Moves on
Newell Rubbermaid has announced the latest innovation from Sharpie, the largest writing brand in the US that indicates that the simple pencil is evolving. The introduction of liquid graphite technology will mean that broken leads and dull points will be consigned to history. You can find out more about graphite and pencil lead in our guide Where Does Pencil Lead Come From?
New Bond Pen? More like Mr Beans!
I came across this headline while browsing the net the other day
New Bond gadget? A tiny pen paper shredder with “invisible letters writing”
Being a bit of a gadget freak on the quiet I was quite intrigued and clicked on the link looking forward to seeing what this new pen was all about.
What to do With Small Pencils
Anyone who has ever used a wooden pencil will know that over time as you use the pencil it becomes smaller and smaller. You then have to decide what to do with this small stubby pencil?
For many years I have been a fan of standard No. 2 (or HB in the UK) pencil as they always felt comfortable to hold and when you need a few moments of contemplation, spend some time with a sharpener. I have love of quality pencils like Faber-Castell and Rhodia but I am equally at home with the office version from Staples.