Carpenter pencil
Different models of carpenter pencils | |
| Type | Pencil |
|---|---|
| Inception | c. 1560 |
| Manufacturer |
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| Available | Yes |
A carpenter pencil (carpentry pencil, carpenter's pencil) is a pencil that has a body with a rectangular or elliptical cross-section to allow it to be used as a quick reference to 1/4 and 1/2 inch measurements (15mm and 7.5mm in metric versions). The shape also helps prevent it from rolling away as a secondary function.
Carpenter pencils are easier to grip than standard pencils, because they have a larger surface area. Some of the companies producing this type of pencil are C.H. Hanson and Musgrave Pencil Company.