Back in another lifetime, I spend about fifteen years on a drawing board. 2H for the linework, F for the lettering and numerals.
Remember this creature?
Posted on 11/29/2013 2:33:59 AM PST by Berlin_Freeper
A practical and theoretical treatise on the artisanal craft of pencil sharpening. The number one #2 pencil sharpener in the world, David Rees takes viewers through the delicate process of sharpening a pencil by hand.
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It was a #2.
I was a Draftsman/Tech for 20 years before we moved to computers. I did see a number of women drafters. They generally were good at lettering and linework but technically lacking. Things have changed in the last 25 years with a lot of women getting engineering degrees. They seem to be as knowledgeable as the male engineers but both seem to lack thinking outside the box.
Yes they do. Artists use #1. Draftsmen use #3 or higher.
Dude--he's a saint!
Go to an art supplies store, they had all grades of drawing pencils, from very hard to very soft.
Back in another lifetime, I spend about fifteen years on a drawing board. 2H for the linework, F for the lettering and numerals.
Remember this creature?
I know of a certain Pencil Necked Geek that could use some sharpening. He lives in the DC area.
Guess I should have given the obligatory “/s”
Yes I was joking as well.
I thought your question was pretty dern funny.
**The teachers just want to add an additional level of anxiety to the proceedings.**
As far as I know, mechanically corrected tests [scantron], are best read by the scanners, when a #2 pencil is used to *fill in the bubble*...so teachers, of yore, were are only following manufacturers suggestions.
I am going to have to say that my little comment was a success. I have had more responses to my comment about #1 and #3 pencils than any other thing I have ever posted! Thanks guys for adding to the fun of the day.
I still have a few left. When those are gone I may have to try the Palomino repros.
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