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Never Ending Pencil
To cut a long story short, what we have here is a simple writing tool called the Continuous Pencil, which can be used till the very end. We usually end up discarding pencil stubs…I know my children waste too many saying that short pencils are uncomfortable to hold. So basically you keep increasing the length of your stubs with a handy interim-headless-long stick that fits snugly into its rear. Quite simple and straight, but is it a refinement of the 1 + 1 Pencil?
The Continuous Pencil won an iF Concept Design this year!
Designers: U Jung Heo, Young Gag Han & Sa Yoeng Kim
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Obefiend says
there is a far better solution.. use a mechanical pencil!
your kids should all have one. its less hassle too!
Rec says
however some excellent marketing of a mythology work so who knows. people with no sense and money to burn with buy these up to use in their Moleskines
becca says
Drawing with a mechanical pencil is very different though!
Nelle says
You're right, drawing with a mechanical pencil is MUCH better.
kdz says
I totally agree!
elton says
it really depends what you want to do. I never much liked shading with a mechanical pencil
Inigo says
Yes, but mechanical pencils also are less 'green'. ;P
filipson says
only if you think "less green" would be reduced waste on long term.
mechanical pencils just use the minimum. they are reusable. and can last a very long time if well cared. so just because a product is not natural does not mean it is "less green".
know the proper use of things to reduce waste.
Lisa says
As an art student, I am extremely disappointed.
Only graffiti wannabees and anime fans use mechanical pencils to draw.
Aleah says
Amen. Took the words right out of my mouth.
Steven says
@ Lisa and Aleah
Well maybe you're not that good of an art student because as an art student myself, it shouldn't matter what you're using to create art. I don't even care about anime or graffiti and all i use are mechanical pencils. Maybe you should stop throwing false facts out there and keep your little opinions to yourself.
hann says
Nah there's something different about a good pencil that mechanical just can't do. You're allowed your opinion, but don't say they aren't an artist because they draw with the right tools. It depends what you're doing is all.
Anonymous says
I haven't found anything that I can do with a non-mechanical pencil that I can't do with a mechanical pencil.
fallo says
you dont know what the heck your talking about as a art student myself all my teachers would shun you for saying such blasphemy.
Laura says
I'm with ya Steven. I've been drawing for 12 years and I am an art student . I use mechanical pencils. I use drawing set pencils as well. A good artist uses whatever they have on hand.
Furthermore, mechanical pencils can be great for small details. I tend to use them combined with drawing pencils.
FYI, I am not a "graffiti wannabe" and am certainly not an anime fan.
LArry says
Have you seen some works of graffiti? Graffiti is a beautiful art.
C. D. says
Grafitti is not art. Grafitti is a way for gangs to let each other know who belongs where.
Words written in a style mimicking grafitti may hold an aesthetic quality, but straight up graffiti is not, under any circumstances, considered art. Public officials don't try and "clean up" artistic murals by adding graffiti, do they?
NELD says
Banksy is art
BVSH says
you're mistaken. C. D. graffiti can be absolutely gorgeous. just look at banksy, buffmonster, swoon, or dotmasters. all street artists making stunning graffiti.
Frito says
Who are you to decide what is "Art"? And that is not the only purpose of graffiti. Sure, it may be wrong (and illegal) to do it on others' property, but it is still a form of art, no matter what jerks like you say. If people like you defined art anything you didn't think as "proper," would be off the list. Pretty soon, comical drawings and anime would be off the list. Although I might not like anime much, I still respect that its a form of art.
Blaze says
Because art is definitely defined by what you draw with. Gimme a break.
ben says
i do graffiti. i use sharpies, ink pens and whatever pencil i have laying around.
vwe says
I think the point was to not have waste. aka not throw away tons of plastic (mechanical pencils) when you can be using all the parts of the wooden/graphite pencils
Anonymous says
The entire point of mechanical pencils is to have a refillable pencil, thereby NOT throwing ANYTHING away. What parts of YOUR mechanical pencil are YOU throwing away?
qwerty says
I throw away each and every inch and a half of each stick of lead because the damn mechanical pencil can only be used when it's holding a certain amount.
tanya says
well i use that part as a blending with my finger
and for the debate about mechanical vs wooden i like both for art and every day use and the hay if some found a way so you can make a short pencil longer way to go it like the old kid toy i use to have with like 8 different color pencil in it were you can take one out push it in the back or just graphite
Samantha says
mechanical pencils don't work for drawing like a 4B or the other drawing pencils do
alda says
continuous pencil + endless notebook = my love
http://www.dba-co.com/notebook
LeaonHaur says
Maybe,to solve this problem is very easy ,just adds a pipe made of plastic or others to the end of pecils.
frito says
The point of this was to be "eco-friendly," and I think adding plasstic to every pencil isn't very "clean."
Obefiend says
there is a far better solution.. use a mechanical pencil!
your kids should all have one. its less hassle too!
becca says
Drawing with a mechanical pencil is very different though!
Nelle says
You're right, drawing with a mechanical pencil is MUCH better.
kdz says
I totally agree!
elton says
it really depends what you want to do. I never much liked shading with a mechanical pencil
Inigo says
Yes, but mechanical pencils also are less 'green'. ;P
filipson says
only if you think “less green” would be reduced waste on long term.
mechanical pencils just use the minimum. they are reusable. and can last a very long time if well cared. so just because a product is not natural does not mean it is “less green”.
know the proper use of things to reduce waste.
Lisa says
As an art student, I am extremely disappointed.
Only graffiti wannabees and anime fans use mechanical pencils to draw.
Aleah says
Amen. Took the words right out of my mouth.
Steven says
@ Lisa and Aleah
Well maybe you're not that good of an art student because as an art student myself, it shouldn't matter what you're using to create art. I don't even care about anime or graffiti and all i use are mechanical pencils. Maybe you should stop throwing false facts out there and keep your little opinions to yourself.
hann says
Nah there's something different about a good pencil that mechanical just can't do. You're allowed your opinion, but don't say they aren't an artist because they draw with the right tools. It depends what you're doing is all.
Anonymous says
I haven't found anything that I can do with a non-mechanical pencil that I can't do with a mechanical pencil.
fallo says
you dont know what the heck your talking about as a art student myself all my teachers would shun you for saying such blasphemy.
Yuri says
Art can be created from any medium. Clearly you haven't been paying attention to your lectures. Quit being elitists, it's bad for everybody.
Frito says
Sure, art can be created with any medium, but the type of medium may improve the quality of a certain type of art. For instance, you wouldn't use oil paints on a piece that you wanted to appear as if you used watercolor… Same here, there is a difference between the mechanical and regular pencils: mechanical pencils simply cannot have the soft lead that regular ones do, and therefore have a different effect.
Laura says
I'm with ya Steven. I've been drawing for 12 years and I am an art student . I use mechanical pencils. I use drawing set pencils as well. A good artist uses whatever they have on hand.
Furthermore, mechanical pencils can be great for small details. I tend to use them combined with drawing pencils.
FYI, I am not a “graffiti wannabe” and am certainly not an anime fan.
lopartino19 says
well steven, as an art student I also don't like drawing with a mechanical pencil. Because I can't don shaddings with it, or iff I try to do them, the lead breaks. and well in my opinion, regular pencils are easier to handle, and you don't have to worry about the lead size or anything. So in my opinion the continuous pencil is better than the mechanical pencil
LArry says
Have you seen some works of graffiti? Graffiti is a beautiful art.
C. D. says
Grafitti is not art. Grafitti is a way for gangs to let each other know who belongs where.
Words written in a style mimicking grafitti may hold an aesthetic quality, but straight up graffiti is not, under any circumstances, considered art. Public officials don't try and “clean up” artistic murals by adding graffiti, do they?
NELD says
Banksy is art
BVSH says
you're mistaken. C. D. graffiti can be absolutely gorgeous. just look at banksy, buffmonster, swoon, or dotmasters. all street artists making stunning graffiti.
Frito says
Who are you to decide what is “Art”? And that is not the only purpose of graffiti. Sure, it may be wrong (and illegal) to do it on others' property, but it is still a form of art, no matter what jerks like you say. If people like you defined art anything you didn't think as “proper,” would be off the list. Pretty soon, comical drawings and anime would be off the list. Although I might not like anime much, I still respect that its a form of art.
Blaze says
Because art is definitely defined by what you draw with. Gimme a break.
ben says
i do graffiti. i use sharpies, ink pens and whatever pencil i have laying around.
vwe says
I think the point was to not have waste. aka not throw away tons of plastic (mechanical pencils) when you can be using all the parts of the wooden/graphite pencils
Anonymous says
The entire point of mechanical pencils is to have a refillable pencil, thereby NOT throwing ANYTHING away. What parts of YOUR mechanical pencil are YOU throwing away?
qwerty says
I throw away each and every inch and a half of each stick of lead because the damn mechanical pencil can only be used when it's holding a certain amount.
tanya says
well i use that part as a blending with my finger
and for the debate about mechanical vs wooden i like both for art and every day use and the hay if some found a way so you can make a short pencil longer way to go it like the old kid toy i use to have with like 8 different color pencil in it were you can take one out push it in the back or just graphite
Samantha says
mechanical pencils don't work for drawing like a 4B or the other drawing pencils do
alda says
continuous pencil + endless notebook = my love
http://www.dba-co.com/notebook
LeaonHaur says
Maybe,to solve this problem is very easy ,just adds a pipe made of plastic or others to the end of pecils.
frito says
The point of this was to be “eco-friendly,” and I think adding plasstic to every pencil isn't very “clean.”
mrsSub says
This is it!
Just add some glue
The best idea!
Alaor says
I'm sure there's no need to glue if the hole is tight enough. Also I'm sure that this whole idea is only feasible with round holes.
crush says
that's what she said!
sorry, couldn't resist.
Dan says
yeah but how would you sharpen it. it has to be an octogon shape so when sharpened it doesnt spin with the sharpener
Logical says
….That's where you hold the pencil.
Kablam says
Most pencils have octagon shapes…
alexis says
I own a round pencil, it sharpens.
mrsSub says
This is it!
Just add some glue
The best idea!
Alaor says
I'm sure there's no need to glue if the hole is tight enough. Also I'm sure that this whole idea is only feasible with round holes.
crush says
that's what she said!
sorry, couldn't resist.
Dan says
yeah but how would you sharpen it. it has to be an octogon shape so when sharpened it doesnt spin with the sharpener
Logical says
….That's where you hold the pencil.
Kablam says
Most pencils have octagon shapes…
nonono says
It's a wonderful idea. I often wish there is a standard way to extend a short pencil for better handling.
The only problem I see here is first the half inch of carbon must be wasted during the production and another half will be wasted to sharpen the next module. So total at least 1" will be a waste. But it's better than wasting a 2" pencil.
Brilliant Design says
Incredibly Awesome !!!
nonono says
It's a wonderful idea. I often wish there is a standard way to extend a short pencil for better handling.
The only problem I see here is first the half inch of carbon must be wasted during the production and another half will be wasted to sharpen the next module. So total at least 1″ will be a waste. But it's better than wasting a 2″ pencil.
Brilliant Design says
Incredibly Awesome !!!
anon says
Interesting concept though I tend to wonder how it actually would be made in an economical way.
Rec says
however some excellent marketing of a mythology work so who knows. people with no sense and money to burn with buy these up to use in their Moleskines
anon says
Interesting concept though I tend to wonder how it actually would be made in an economical way.
Jam says
Not gonna work if your a pencil chewer!!
The joint will become broken and un-useable.
Mystikan says
Haha, you have it too easy.
When I was a kid back in the 70s, I was taught not to chew my pencils by a teacher who’d give me 2-4 strokes of a leather strap across my hands, in front of the whole class, every time he caught me doing it. I soon learned not to… so this pencil would work well for me. Pity teachers can’t reinforce such lessons on today’s kids! 
Jason says
Nice Concept!
But I prefer mechanical pencils because they're not made of wood:)
Jam says
Not gonna work if your a pencil chewer!!
The joint will become broken and un-useable.
Jason says
Nice Concept!
But I prefer mechanical pencils because they're not made of wood:)
James says
I've always ever since I was young had an issue throwing away the ends of pencils when it's perfectly useable, just awkward. So I taped three lolly sticks in a triangular fashion and slotted the stub in the end, simple. This looks better yes but I've already been doing this since the early 90s.
Justine says
It's not a new concept, it's been around forever. I know they have pencil holder extenders to use with your pencil stubs, but this is just in inventive way of solving the problem.
qwerty says
That's exactly the point! It is an inventive solution!
James says
I've always ever since I was young had an issue throwing away the ends of pencils when it's perfectly useable, just awkward. So I taped three lolly sticks in a triangular fashion and slotted the stub in the end, simple. This looks better yes but I've already been doing this since the early 90s.
Justine says
It's not a new concept, it's been around forever. I know they have pencil holder extenders to use with your pencil stubs, but this is just in inventive way of solving the problem.
qwerty says
That's exactly the point! It is an inventive solution!
floppydonkeydix says
you should be stoked that your kids go through that many pencils. I for one never did any homework and now look at me. trolling the webs
tedd says
NO ERASER BAAAAAH
PDXraven says
I'm sure they would make one if it took off……if not then there is a new invention to make.
floppydonkeydix says
you should be stoked that your kids go through that many pencils. I for one never did any homework and now look at me. trolling the webs
tedd says
NO ERASER BAAAAAH
PDXraven says
I'm sure they would make one if it took off……if not then there is a new invention to make.
Mystikan says
Haha, you have it too easy.
When I was a kid back in the 70s, I was taught not to chew my pencils by a teacher who’d give me 2-4 strokes of a leather strap across my hands, in front of the whole class, every time he caught me doing it. I soon learned not to… so this pencil would work well for me. Pity teachers can’t reinforce such lessons on today’s kids! 
Tha Dickenz says
But it the 2 halves are glued together, or fit snugly enough, you could just sharpen it continuously without throwing any of it away. I think that is the reason for this design.
On the subject of mechanical vs. Classic pencils, some teachers dont allow the use of mechanical pencils for test taking. I prefer mechanical pencils myself, but some of my teachers refused to let me use my mechanical during tests.
Tha Dickenz says
But it the 2 halves are glued together, or fit snugly enough, you could just sharpen it continuously without throwing any of it away. I think that is the reason for this design.
On the subject of mechanical vs. Classic pencils, some teachers dont allow the use of mechanical pencils for test taking. I prefer mechanical pencils myself, but some of my teachers refused to let me use my mechanical during tests.
krys says
get a lead holder. its the best.
krys says
get a lead holder. its the best.
taw says
oh they prefer to use mechanical pencils because they are not made of wood….. Wood a renewable resource vs Plastic: made from fossil fuels (oil) yea the mechanical is a much greener alternative.
filippson says
mechanical pencils made of plastic/metal that has been properly used and properly maintained will last more than you do.
try that on a regular pencil.
taw says
oh they prefer to use mechanical pencils because they are not made of wood….. Wood a renewable resource vs Plastic: made from fossil fuels (oil) yea the mechanical is a much greener alternative.
filippson says
mechanical pencils made of plastic/metal that has been properly used and properly maintained will last more than you do.
try that on a regular pencil.
yo mama says
Pencil sex?
ladylovee says
mechanical pencils are the way to go
ladylovee says
mechanical pencils are the way to go
Jtoodove says
To be honest I could care less about being "green." This is just a great design. Mechanical pencils are crap for drawing projects. The lead used to fill them is very weak making it difficult to do hard shading and sharp angles. I love this continuous pencil concept.
some one says
That's bull, I always use mechanical pencils when I draw and I happen to find it very easy to do hard shading.
Jtoodove says
To be honest I could care less about being “green.” This is just a great design. Mechanical pencils are crap for drawing projects. The lead used to fill them is very weak making it difficult to do hard shading and sharp angles. I love this continuous pencil concept.
some one says
That's bull, I always use mechanical pencils when I draw and I happen to find it very easy to do hard shading.
Matt says
I think this is a great idea obviously this is intended for drawing and anyone who thinks drawing with a mechanical pencil is better than a set of drawing pencils obviously can't draw. Drawing pencils are very expensive and if you were able to save the last two inches that would be great.
someone says
The pencil you use in no way defines your ability or lack thereof to draw. I have used expensive drawing pencils and cheap mechanical ones and have created equally good drawings with both.
Matt says
I think this is a great idea obviously this is intended for drawing and anyone who thinks drawing with a mechanical pencil is better than a set of drawing pencils obviously can't draw. Drawing pencils are very expensive and if you were able to save the last two inches that would be great.
someone says
The pencil you use in no way defines your ability or lack thereof to draw. I have used expensive drawing pencils and cheap mechanical ones and have created equally good drawings with both.
ringo says
a really good idea, u r a good problem solver!
ringo says
a really good idea, u r a good problem solver!
Blynnd says
Is there an eraser bit i'm missing?
If it's intended solely for art, I can see going without one as you'll probably have one on hand.
But if you're actually going to use this for homework and such, having no eraser seems a bit of a hassle.
Chris says
The fact that the pencil in the concept photos say 4B makes me think this was thought up for artists, not you generic number 2/HB pencils.
qwerty says
They could just make an eraser that fits into the back
Blynnd says
Is there an eraser bit i'm missing?
If it's intended solely for art, I can see going without one as you'll probably have one on hand.
But if you're actually going to use this for homework and such, having no eraser seems a bit of a hassle.
Chris says
The fact that the pencil in the concept photos say 4B makes me think this was thought up for artists, not you generic number 2/HB pencils.
qwerty says
They could just make an eraser that fits into the back
monster from the id says
they have pencil lengtheners ; at least they used 2. still have mine from the 80's
monster from the id says
they have pencil lengtheners ; at least they used 2. still have mine from the 80's
A knight who says ni says
Is it really a big deal whether you use a mechanical pencil or a conventional one? One may have personal preferences, but do you really care THAT much about what others use? If you like mechanical pencils, use them. If not, this seems to be a good idea. Just let it be.
A knight who says ni says
Is it really a big deal whether you use a mechanical pencil or a conventional one? One may have personal preferences, but do you really care THAT much about what others use? If you like mechanical pencils, use them. If not, this seems to be a good idea. Just let it be.
Adamus says
the difference lies in drawing with a cone versus drawing with a cylinder. A cone allows for more subtlety.
Adamus says
the difference lies in drawing with a cone versus drawing with a cylinder. A cone allows for more subtlety.
Juanny says
It amazes me how many people can be riled by one or two shallow remarks!
stevegavel says
for those thinking "green" this is creating just as much waste as using just another pencil.
why not just buy a bunch of pencils and use them? It pretty much is the same.
I see this as a pretty cool idea, but completely useless in the long run.
In reality it really isn't "green"
And not to mention the cost of production, you're adding steps to making a pencil.
I'd ask for some for christmas, i wouldn't want to pay an arm and a leg for some pencils.
Juanny says
It amazes me how many people can be riled by one or two shallow remarks!
iNA says
I THINK THIS INVENTION IS UNIQUE, FIRST ONE ON THE MARKET, SO I GIVE YOU AN A+.
stevegavel says
for those thinking “green” this is creating just as much waste as using just another pencil.
why not just buy a bunch of pencils and use them? It pretty much is the same.
I see this as a pretty cool idea, but completely useless in the long run.
In reality it really isn't “green”
And not to mention the cost of production, you're adding steps to making a pencil.
I'd ask for some for christmas, i wouldn't want to pay an arm and a leg for some pencils.
Hollywood Wallpapers says
Very nice I like
bishnu chauhan says
ya i totally agree..
iNA says
I THINK THIS INVENTION IS UNIQUE, FIRST ONE ON THE MARKET, SO I GIVE YOU AN A+.
Hollywood Wallpapers says
Very nice I like
bishnu chauhan says
ya i totally agree..
steven says
this is rad… if you notice they are legit pencils 4b lead… all the mechanical pencil comments are retarded, they obviously arent educated in art…
steven says
this is rad… if you notice they are legit pencils 4b lead… all the mechanical pencil comments are retarded, they obviously arent educated in art…
futurecat says
Its amazing thing ))))
CoZ says
one ‘flaw’
To make a pencil, graphite is glued between two layers of wood.
You’d need to cut the shape of the wood so no extra wood is lost in the making compared to making a regular pencil.
Probably less graphite ends up in the thrash bin. But on that note it doesn’t really mater anyway because all the wood ends up in the thrash anyway since that’s what most people do with the shavings when they need to sharpen a pencil
otherwise good idea
futurecat says
Its amazing thing ))))
CoZ says
one ‘flaw’
To make a pencil, graphite is glued between two layers of wood.
You’d need to cut the shape of the wood so no extra wood is lost in the making compared to making a regular pencil.
Probably less graphite ends up in the thrash bin. But on that note it doesn’t really mater anyway because all the wood ends up in the thrash anyway since that’s what most people do with the shavings when they need to sharpen a pencil
otherwise good idea
DanBee says
Most of the pencils that people consider "wood" are really made of plastic. Test by heating over stove flame and bend. I won a bet by warming a "wood" pencil and tied it in a knot!
Real wooden pencils are rare these days.
Rudro De says
i was bitting a pencil the other day and i got a splinter sooo i dont think it was plastic
DanBee says
Most of the pencils that people consider “wood” are really made of plastic. Test by heating over stove flame and bend. I won a bet by warming a “wood” pencil and tied it in a knot!
Real wooden pencils are rare these days.
Rudro De says
i was bitting a pencil the other day and i got a splinter sooo i dont think it was plastic
Cky says
This has already been done I’m sorry to say. All you need is a lead holder and some lead of any grade plus a lead holder sharpener and you have yourself.. “The never ending pencil.” Better than a mechanical pen and better than a wooden pencil. I have one and I use it daily. It’s pretty great, but it sucks when you run out of lead because I don’t know too many stores that sell the right kind for a lead holder
Cky says
This has already been done I’m sorry to say. All you need is a lead holder and some lead of any grade plus a lead holder sharpener and you have yourself.. “The never ending pencil.” Better than a mechanical pen and better than a wooden pencil. I have one and I use it daily. It’s pretty great, but it sucks when you run out of lead because I don’t know too many stores that sell the right kind for a lead holder
YeJin says
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interesting idea!!!!!
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interesting idea!!!!!
greg becker says
I use pencils to do most of my illustration work, so this is good news to me. Any chance yanko could develope a range of quality coloured pencils?
greg becker says
I use pencils to do most of my illustration work, so this is good news to me. Any chance yanko could develope a range of quality coloured pencils?
Mrguy says
Ad a street artist I find mechanical pencils just don’t work. There little carbon stubs just break.
Your an artist, Lisa, no matter what you us to accomplish your peace.
^ Intentional.
Bri says
Lmao, how hilarious that this concept turned into a huge mechanical vs. non debate. I like the idea.
alexis says
very neat, I like it…a lot;)
Pens are nice too, bet we could start a debate about that. Nobody actually cares weather you use a mechanical pencil or not. And art, is art. Let it be…
Nage says
I love how everyone's saying that wooden pencils are better for the environment. Some tree gets to die for your writing purposes, isn't that nice?
Nage says
I love how everyone's saying that wooden pencils are better for the environment. Some tree gets to die for your writing purposes, isn't that nice?
Fred says
There is this new thing called a mechanical pencil, just sayin
Fred says
There is this new thing called a mechanical pencil, just sayin
Michelle says
Im not an art student just a regular student, you are all worried about how green it is, or if which is better a mechanical or wooden pencil. My first worry was o no!! no eraser haha, but i guess thats my opinion of this pencil and I make too many mistakes not to have an eraser on the end of my pencil
Michelle says
Im not an art student just a regular student, you are all worried about how green it is, or if which is better a mechanical or wooden pencil. My first worry was o no!! no eraser haha, but i guess thats my opinion of this pencil and I make too many mistakes not to have an eraser on the end of my pencil
Beniswhatsup@yahoo says
You are all ignoring the big picture. Mechanical pencils are an even match for the wooden counterparts. they both have strong suits, and also weaknesses. mechanical pencils use a stick of graphite that break more often than wooden ones. This also offers the ability to draw very thin lines for a longer period where as a wooden one will eventually wear down making a larger surface area on the point making the lines thicker. wooden pencils with erasers wear down to the alminum holder and cut the paper (or other media) ruining your art that you spent days on. wooden pencils also have more variety in the hardness and softness of graphite. there is more than just the "No. 2" pencils, but not with mechanical. Mechanical pencils get jammed at the point and have to be fixed by shoving a needle into it, if there arent any around you, you dont have a pencil. but i use both so i dont pick sides. ill just rub two wooden pencils together and catch the barrier on fire.
lopartino19 says
I think that closes our session
Beniswhatsup@yahoo says
You are all ignoring the big picture. Mechanical pencils are an even match for the wooden counterparts. they both have strong suits, and also weaknesses. mechanical pencils use a stick of graphite that break more often than wooden ones. This also offers the ability to draw very thin lines for a longer period where as a wooden one will eventually wear down making a larger surface area on the point making the lines thicker. wooden pencils with erasers wear down to the alminum holder and cut the paper (or other media) ruining your art that you spent days on. wooden pencils also have more variety in the hardness and softness of graphite. there is more than just the “No. 2″ pencils, but not with mechanical. Mechanical pencils get jammed at the point and have to be fixed by shoving a needle into it, if there arent any around you, you dont have a pencil. but i use both so i dont pick sides. ill just rub two wooden pencils together and catch the barrier on fire.
lopartino19 says
I think that closes our session
Karl Von Quinn says
Sir, you are a genius. One thing that I might ask in your consideration: some manner of eraser bit for the end. A sperate part of course.
Karl Von Quinn says
Sir, you are a genius. One thing that I might ask in your consideration: some manner of eraser bit for the end. A sperate part of course.
Youallsuck says
Anime is a ridiculous failure attempt at art, it has only done good for the porn world.
Ä män says
Hey wow, it’s the revolution of the modern world!
And you even managed to waste your time to make these awkward renderings.
Let me gess, you call yourself a “Designer”?
à män says
Hey wow, it’s the revolution of the modern world!
And you even managed to waste your time to make these awkward renderings.
Let me gess, you call yourself a “Designer”?
Justdemom says
Clever to be sure but I am more fond of the 1+1=1 since it seems to have more potential To allow for an eraser, plus it seems you can use it with any pencil instead of shelling out extra cash for the specialty pencil that’s required for this one. However, I still love the idea of this
Anonymous says
Oh be quiet, you could have never thought of this! I think it’s awesome
FireWombMan says
Oh that will do so much for my left-handed blunders …but will it help my abilities? ??Oh how exciting…You could sell these at Hobby Lobby right next to all the others!
Jaffa says
Google for “pencil extenders”. They’re more universal than that over complicated monstrosity up there.
Jaffa says
Google for “pencil extenders”. They’re more universal than that over complicated monstrosity up there.
fak u says
Stupid!
Johnny says
flipson, I understand how you came up with your point, but if you consider the fact that plastic is estimated to take 1,000 years (we don’t know for sure yet) to decompose and wood only 3~5 months; I would say Inigo’s comment on mechanical pencil being “less ‘green’” is a valid point.
Johnny says
flipson, I understand how you came up with your point, but if you consider the fact that plastic is estimated to take 1,000 years (we don’t know for sure yet) to decompose and wood only 3~5 months; I would say Inigo’s comment on mechanical pencil being “less ‘green’” is a valid point.
Frito says
Sure, art can be created with any medium, but the type of medium may improve the quality of a certain type of art. For instance, you wouldn't use oil paints on a piece that you wanted to appear as if you used watercolor… Same here, there is a difference between the mechanical and regular pencils: mechanical pencils simply cannot have the soft lead that regular ones do, and therefore have a different effect.
Kostya says
I believe mutolibri.com sells similar pencils
it’s amazing how creative thinking can change the world around us!
NCK says
I think that all of these are forms of art, who is to say what the real definition is anyway? Everyone has a different point of view of art, it’s all about perspective. And yes, art can be created from anything, from pencils to paints to garbage.
Jonjo says
I don’t care what pencil you use.
reefer says
any good artist would use any tool they wanted to use at the time. Also a good artist wouldn’t go to school for it…….. you suck
kellin says
There are removable erasers… You can buy (cheap ones) at the dollar store for like 1 dollar for 30, they’re not the best but you can buy better.
Plus, imo the big erasers (not to sure what they’re called, the pink ones. I hope you know what I mean) are better, I only use pencil erasers with smaller details…
Storm says
This already exists. They’re called pencil extenders. xD
Rowan says
This isn’t going to work? What happens when the tip runs out? You have a pencil, with no tip.
Jenni says
Or you could just use a mechanical pencil… Because they last forever.. And you can just replace the lead. Stupid humans…
Omega says
I have a Continuos Pencil… It’s called a Mechanical. You just add more lead to it when you run out, it’s crazy!! And you don’t even have to kill any trees in the process.
LordofALLleadgraphite says
Holy scribble chitz! what a bunch of high minded wacky spoiled overdrafting drawknockers!It is simply astonishing to pleasantly view great art right up to the comments sections……LOL.
Abe Lincoln knew the value of being able to mark!
He used charcoal from the fire pit to write on the back of a shovel………………”Ithh snot artif is mechanickellllllllll!” ru effn kidding me?
If any of you truly suffered for want of something to write with you wouldnt be wasting so much time on your annonymouskeypads complaining about each other,you’d be out drawing with all the invented implements you’d have developed.This country needs some real hardship once again to remind some of how truly great we have it just breathing good old air.does a baby complain about what 7th graders draw with?No!He finds the closest naturel element and drawws on the wall with his own shit instead of whining and crying fowl.HAhahahah o.k. that went too far……….ukwim!
StormRhyder says
*sneers at “elitist” attitudes…
& waits ta be sneered by elitists*
:~P
Ben says
wtf is the big deal? why argue over pencils? if you like mechanical, use mechanical, wood? use wood, i swear you people argue over the stupidest shit.
Ben says
P.S. Congrats to those of you who are art Students, but learning to be an artist does not make you an expert on art tools. best of luck in school.
NORFLDORF says
LOL THAT IS LIKE THE STUUUPIDEST THING IVE EVERRRRRRR HEARRRRRDDDDD
WINK says
Usually I would commend any design work as there is no real wrong.
Here I find that the designer has overlooked how one would sharpen the pencils once they have been connected. ie – When you reach the bridge portion, the shape of the sharpener will prevent you from not only sharpening the old pencil but also the ‘continuos’ pencil.
Vince says
Why not make the Inner joint made of graphite? Then you could just sharpen it down continuously. With this design it requires two separate pieces be manufactured. if they were just identical with a hexagonal graphite core they could be attached and then sharpened, all pieces would be identical. Could save on manufacturing.
jeremy reus says
I always use mechanical pencils, but i wish they could create a pencil that does not need sharpening.
jon says
Just saying… art students should know the difference between a mechanical pencil and a drawing pencil. There is a reason that drawing pencils have those little numbers and letters on them. They stand for the heaviness of the graphite. Having multiple drawing pencils from lighter shades to heavier shades really comes in handy if you’re planning for your finished piece to be in graphite. Other than that mechanical pencils are actually nice for sketches but if you work in graphite a lot this idea is actually pretty clever. So don’t hate people, appreciate.
Nicole Vega says
Where would someone get one of these pencils?
Mr Correct says
Someone should invent a pencil that has some kind of tube in it, so you can place the lead in it and all you have to do is keep inserting leads, and there will be no waste..
Call it a mechanized pencil or something.. 100% green..
PaulTheCabDriver says
I’m just wondering how this is supposed to “save the planet”.
Limey says
Don’t forget professional artists as well.
axiom1750 says
I like 100% green. especially wrapped with little thin sheets of trees. hmmm….graphite is also cased with trees. tress and grass hate fire but if you put graphite on sheets of trees you can hang it on a wall in your tree house. If your house is made of lumber. guess this means I like to hug trees…with my lips and my fingers. But I’m not a hippie.
Ha says
I wasted my life reading these comments
unanimour says
But sometimes you just like to stick to tradition
(pun somewhat intended)
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