Vintage mechanical pencils are more than just writing tools—they’re pieces of design history, engineering marvels, and nostalgic treasures. From post-war Japanese innovations to rare drafting models ...

Tulane students traded their scalpels for pencils in the Tulane Center for Anatomical and Cadaver Sciences April 15.

The whole point of a mechanical pencil is to have perfect sharpness forever. Yet without precise engineering and build quality, the standard slender leads are doomed to constant breakages. This ...

Sometimes solving a problem doesn’t require a high-tech solution. Sometimes, you have to look no farther than your desktop. Three students from Northwestern University’s McCormick School of ...

Sketching is an expressive activity that enables people to manifest their emotions and artistic imagination. It is a talent that can be honed through practice, however, employing the right instruments ...