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10 reasons to use pencils instead of pens

I bought a pack on pencils this morning on impulse. So I thought I'd think of 10 reasons to use them instead of pens.

    1. They're better for the environment

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    I could be wrong. But the box says sustainably sourced wood. Plastic pens probably have a huge carbon footprint and just go to the landfill forever.

    2. Pencils don’t smudge

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    Ever get a smudgy pen that makes your paper and the side of your hand look gross?

    3. You can help your kids with homework then erase the evidence

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    I always appreciated help :)

    4. Sketching is more fun with a pencil

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    Looks better too.

    5. You may be more inclined to practice a new skill like sketching or practicing math since you can erase

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    times tables anyone?

    6. You always know exactly how much pencil you have left, where a pen can run out of ink at any time

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    Better have a sharpener though

    7. Less likely to ruin a page, spot in a planner, address book, birthday card, hand written note

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    Ever had to buy a new card because you ruined the one you started writing on?

    8. Nobody will know if your bad at spelling. You can fix words instead of scribble them out :)

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    That good 'ol eraser

    9. They make you look smart

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    You know it's true

    10. They’re incredibly cheap

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    Got 20 for a dollar!
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DrFritzS @DrFritzS
Good list! But nothing beats rollerball pens with black ink. 😉
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jay_yow07 @jay_yow07
What about a mechanical pencil!?
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DrFritzS @DrFritzS
I just love drawing with ink. Maybe a personal preference...
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jay_yow07 @jay_yow07
Oh cool! Any cool art that you could share?
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DrFritzS @DrFritzS
Sure. I am making some sketches for a picture book these days. https://imgur.com/QW6KV9A
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jay_yow07 @jay_yow07
Also, gotta say, love lists like this. They're fun and engaging! Who would have thought about the relationship between Pen and Pencil! lol
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chantelle @chantelle
Interesting list. How about mechanical pencils? lol. I love using them! I mean I like pencils too lol.
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kriscalulo89 @kriscalulo89
Cool list! It is annoying to find out that your pen's ink has ran out lol at #6. Fair enough reason! Where did you get this idea about comparing pens and pencils? Was it just an a-ha (random) moment when you went to the store? Just curious.
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troycoroles @troycoroles
I'd bought a box of pencils on impulse, so I thought I'd think of why I'd use them, I guess...
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kriscalulo89 @kriscalulo89
Oh I see fair enough. Good job with the comparison!
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blueher0n @blueher0n
@troycoroles this is great and funny! 😁 Thanks for posting. 🤓
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