Maybe I've been sheltered, but I've always wondered why No. 2 pecils were ever mentioned as being the standard since I'd never, ever seen any pencil that wasn't a No. 2. You can imagine how shocked I was, then, when I borrowed this No. 2½ from a classmate. It got the job done, for sure, but you best believe I was mighty relieved that I didn't have a test today.
There are a whole slew of different pencil numbers and letters! However, I've only ever seen them used for art, and never have I seen a 2½ in use.
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I knew it... I have been sheltered. Just look at the variety!
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