Staedtler

My Favorite Wood Pencil: Staedtler Norica

I’ve been doing a lot of project planning this week, and so it seems like a good time to talk about my favorite wood pencil.

Here’s what you need to buy to get started with 2.0 mm technical pencils.

Here’s a mechanical pencil that will completely change the way you sketch your projects! (Not really, but it’s still great to write and sketch with.)

Looking for a robust mechanical pencil more suitable for heavier duty use than a typical drafting or writing pencil? Check out the Staedtler 771!

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