Pencil

A pencil is a versatile writing instrument made up of a thin, cylindrical graphite, or "lead," core encased within a protective wooden barrel. Typically, pencils are hexagonal or cylindrical in shape, making them easy to grip and control for writing, drawing, or sketching. Pencils require no ink, making them a mess-free option for a wide array of users, including kids, students, artists, and professionals. The pencil's most notable feature is its ability to produce varied line darkness, which can be easily erased or corrected with an attached eraser or a separate eraser. This practicality makes pencils ideal for rough drafts, sketching, and brainstorming. The user can choose between several grades of pencil hardness or softness, which affects the darkness of the lines produced.