Over the past couple of years, I've become known to friends, family, and colleagues as a bit of a pencil enthusiast. I listen to a podcast about pencils, I give them out at conferences, and I use them every day at work to sketch ideas and take notes.
Here are seven reason you should consider using a pencil:
Have you ever picked up a pen and tried to write with it, only to find that it was skipping or had dried out completely? Pencils don't have this problem. They always work, and the experience of writing with a good one can go toe-to-toe with some of the best pens. Buy a cap to protect the point, keep a sharpener handy, and you'll have a writing tool you can always count on.