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The Nicholas Hemingway Propelling Pencil Journey

Posted on June 5, 2024May 6, 2026 by Matt Hawthorne

05
Jun

How We Started and Where We Have Come: The Nicholas Hemingway Propelling Pencil Journey The Genesis of Our Handmade Pencils In 2016, the Nicholas Hemingway propelling pencil journey embarked to create a unique line of handmade propelling pencils. These mechanical pencils, crafted from solid metal, were designed to cater to the needs of artists, designers, […]

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Our 5100-Year-Old Bog Oak Mechanical Pencil

Posted on May 28, 2024May 6, 2026 by Matt Hawthorne

28
May

Discover the Magic of Our 5100-Year-Old Bog Oak Mechanical Pencil Ever heard of a 5100-year-old Bog Oak Mechanical Pencil? It’s an incredible material with a rich history that dates back thousands of years. Let’s dive into the fascinating story of our Bog Oak Pencil and why it’s so special. What is Bog Oak? Quick Answer: […]

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Best Mechanical Pencils for Different Lead Sizes

Posted on May 27, 2024May 6, 2026 by Matt Hawthorne

27
May

Exploring the Best Mechanical Pencils for Different Lead Sizes In our previous post, we talked about different mechanical pencil lead sizes and how they affect your work. Now, let’s dive deeper into which pencils are best for each lead size to help you make the best choice. Why Lead Size Matters Precision and Control The […]

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Personalised Mechanical Pencils

Posted on May 25, 2024May 6, 2026 by Matt Hawthorne

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May

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Norman Foster Uses Our Pencils

Posted on September 23, 2017March 28, 2025 by Nicholas Hemingway

Norman Foster has become a customer of Nicholas Hemingway’s Handmade Mechanical Pencils! I was recently blown away when an order came through our website from the world famous architect Lord Norman Foster. Having been to university and studied architecture myself I was always an admirer of his works and had no idea that one day he […]

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