Leaving a mark
- POSTED ON: 29 Mar, 2023
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- POSTED BY: Madhumitha Srinivasan
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World Pencil Day is celebrated on March 30 every year to commemorate the anniversary of the invention of the pencil. It was first celebrated in 2018 to honour the history and significance of this simple but important tool.
The modern pencil as we know it today was invented in the late 16th century, with graphite being discovered in England in the early 1500s. However, it wasn’t until the 19th century that the process of encasing the graphite in wood was perfected, leading to the widespread use of the pencil we know today.
Today, pencils are used in schools, offices, and art studios and are popular among artists, writers, and students alike. Owing to their versatile usage, they come in different types and sizes to suit different needs.
Here are some different types of pencils. Can you guess their names?
1. They are everyday writing instruments with a wooden casing and a clay and graphite core. They come in various darkness levels achieved through different ratios of graphite and clay and are versatile tools used for different purposes.
2. They are flat-shaped writing tools made of strong graphite designed for durability, preventing easy breakage and rolling off the desk.
3. They are short and standard writing instruments commonly used for marking scores in golf.
4. These pencils use a mechanism to push leads through a hole at the end. They come with special leads that match the pencil’s diameter.
5. They are cartridge-style plastic holders housing many short pencil tips. They do not require sharpening; instead, when one tip becomes dull, it can be removed from the front and pushed to the rear of the pencil, bringing a new, sharp tip to the front.
6. They are art tools shaped like sticks and come in different shades of black, sepia and white. They are darker than graphite pencils and are used for artistic expression.