Either you get a neat space in a pouch or you are left free amidst many who have the same or different role as you. You come in various shapes and sizes and it is up to somebody’s grip and finger dexterity that they choose the triangular/ hexagonal or cylindrical you. Though the taps and clicks are gradually taking your place, you are and will always remain the first apparatus of knowledge. This is an ode to our mechanical pencils which is the strongest tool we forgot we had. Celebrating your birthday Every year on July 5, people all across the world celebrate Mechanical Pencil Day. There are many uses for mechanical pencils in the business and in the school. We commonly utilise pencils for early computations and writings to prevent errors in our final copy, even if you use pens for all of your written work. In a world where digital communication is prioritised, mechanical pencils make writing and design easier and add a personal touch. The annual Mechanical Pencil

Author-Gopi Shah