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Portuguese Pencils: Garam Masala

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$17.52 $24 In stock

Category: Wms&Co.

If the pen is mightier than the sword, where does that leave the pencil? Surely among the most ancient and powerful tools for communication. These Portuguese beauties have been handcrafted since 1907 in the Iberian Peninsula’s oldest pencil factory, a family-owned company renowned for high quality. They are made with fine and durable FSC-certified woods. Sharpened graphite pencils in a round shape with black wood core painted thick, glossy cinnabar and black.

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

John ★★★★★

There’s something grounding about writing with a pencil that’s been handcrafted since 1907, and these don’t disappoint—the wood smells faintly sweet and sharpens to a fine point without snapping. I’ve been reaching for them over my pens all week for notes and sketches alike.

Joseph ★★★★★

I’ve been sketching with these since they arrived and the cedar scent alone makes me smile every time I open the tin. The lead is soft enough for shading but holds a point longer than most, and knowing they’re handcrafted the same way since 1907 adds a nice sense of history to my desk.

Stella ★★★★★

These pencils have a lovely, old-world feel that immediately takes me back to writing by hand, and knowing they're handcrafted with over a century of history behind them makes them special. I've been using one for daily notes and the wood sharpens to a perfect point without snapping, which is all I