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Portuguese Pencils: Virgin + Gold

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$14.08 $22 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.

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 19 reviews)

Michael G. ★★★★★

The cedar smells incredible when I open the box—like a workshop, not a warehouse—and the gold ferrule catches the light just right. I’ve been using one to sketch and the graphite lays down so smoothly, you can feel the handwork that’s gone into it. It’s a small luxury that makes writing feel like an

Richard D. ★★★★★

The gold ferrule is so finely detailed it feels almost like jewelry when I'm holding it. I've had mine for two weeks and the wood still smells faintly of cedar, which is a small joy every time I sharpen it.

Sofia ★★★★★

I’ve been sketching with these for a week and the gold-toned ferrule is such a classy touch next to the raw wood. You can tell they’ve been made by hand for over a century—each one sharpens to a precise point without snapping. Honestly, they make me look forward to my daily to-do list.