Although pencils have their roots seated deep in history that’s not to say they don’t have a place in the future.
When a team of researchers wanted to explore new possibilities of wearable sensors seems they used an ordinary pencil & paper, drew a few shapes & took some measurements, obviously it wasn’t quite as simple as that.
Four years ago, when President Obama signed the new healthcare law into effect in the US, we told you about the 22 Cross pens he used to do the job.
Now, his pens are in the news again because of a comment he made about his intentions to veto certain controversial legislation during his second term.
It’s not clear when the first colored pencils came about, according to Staedtler founder Johann Sebastian Staedtler invented a colored oil pastel pencil in 1834. The early 20th century saw companies like Faber Castell, Caran D’ache & Berol producing more & more. Today they are being used by artisans everywhere to create their works of art with several different types available suitable for children & adults on whatever level. If you would like to know more about different types of colored pencils then check out our Ultimate Pencil Brands Guide.
As far as I’m concerned, Rocketbook just won notebooks.
Why?
Because this is a notebook that you stick in the microwave in order to reuse.
Yep, a single notebook that writes to the cloud, can be used over and over, and RESETS WHEN YOU NUKE IT!
Since uni-ball engineers designed the first metal tipped rollerball in 1979 they have continued to produce high quality writing instruments to meet all requirements.
I usually opt for a retractable pen, as much for the clickability factor as convenience, but the Uni-ball Signo UM120 Gel Ink Pen is awaiting a review so I’ll see how it fares.