Here’s a fun list of 15 easy pencil life hacks that anyone can use! They are cheap, versatile and readily available tools used to write, draw or sketch. There are also many different kinds available for different uses. This includes the copying, drafting, wood-less, colored and grease pencil. There’s also the checking and highlighter pencil, just to name a few.
Did you know that you can even write with a pencil in zero gravity?
Both the Russians and NASA came up with their own easy life hacks with a pencil! They used to write in space with pencils for record keeping. But, this choice of writing tool posed many threats in zero gravity conditions. The graphite and wood particles present in this object had a tendency to cause fire or explosions.
To help overcome these issues, the Fisher Space Pen was created by Paul Fisher in 1965. The Fisher’s Space Pen featured a series of technological improvements. It’s also suitable for use in demanding environments other than space, including writing underwater.
The Fisher Space Pen indeed replaced the good old pencil when it comes to outer space. But, there are still many practical ways to use a pencil! They are great little helpmates around the house or at the office. From repairing scratch marks on your flat screen TV to rolling toothpaste. Even fixing stubborn zippers!
Watch this video to learn about 15 easy pencil life hacks!