Pencils: the forgotten writing utensil.

again and again i like to show appreciation where it is deserved. today i would like to talk a bit about the pencil.

the pencil is probably the most unappreciated writing utensil there is. and no i dont mean the pencil crayon, or the mechanic pencil. i mean the standard, sharp-able, amazing pencil.

i know what your thinking: "whatever they have erasable pen."

NOT GOOD ENOUGH.

can you precious erasable pen show you exactly how much it has left? NO. even those see through pens run out WAY before the ink is empty.

can you blend with a pen? NO.

does the pen make a SICK noise when you write with it? NO.

do pens cost $0.49 for a 100 pack? NO.

can you UNDO what you just did with a pen? NO.
and don't try and use the "white out" excuse. maybe you enjoy white crusty marks on your paper. I DONT.

in conclusion, the next time you need a pen and you stumble upon a pencil, dont think "aw crap just another effin pencil" and throw it back in the drawer. give it another chance. maybe youll find you just needed a little distance from the pencil to fall in love again.

-laura