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While performing a search for pencils, it’s hard to not notice the “This site may be compromised” warning that Google displays in the pencils.com listing: Though I imagined for a moment that Google might be judging the pencils.com marketing practices, the notice is merely about a possible malware infection.

My apologies – I am far behind in responding to email. Further, the router that connected my previous mail server to the net died. It was in this state for some days before corrective action was taken, and messages may have bounced. If your message to me was returned, I did not receive it. Other [...]

The blog has taken an unplanned summer hiatus. It will soon be back!

A few years ago, I made contact with some pencil bloggers in Japan. They have always generously shared their knowledge and enthusiasm. It is a joy and relief to report that those linked to in the “From Japan” sidebar are all well.

pencil talk‘s fifth anniversary is less than two months away. If you have any ideas or suggestions, please leave a comment or send an email. Approaching this milestone, I hope to feature some broader reviews of manufacturers and pencil categories, and perhaps see if we can determine just which pencil really is the best! I’d [...]