Why don't you see No. 1 or No. 3 pencils on your back-to-school checklist? Here's why the No. 2 is the Goldilocks of writing utensils.

In all likelihood, if you rummaged through any given desk in the U.S., the first pencil you'd encounter would be a number two pencil. Here's why.

No.2 pencils are widely used, but you may not know what the number actually refers to. This video explains how pencils developed into their modern form and the significance of the labeled numbers ...

Slide your ColorWare Apple Number 2 Pencil out, and instantly, you’re not just present; you’re a presence. It’s that unspoken impact, the quiet ripple of intrigue it sends through the room.

The Apple Number 2 Pencil is set to ship out from ColorWare in March, and two lucky MacRumors readers will be among the first to get them. To enter to win our giveaway, use the widget below and ...

But it ain't cheap — the Apple Number 2 Pencil costs $215, which is a $136 premium over the 2nd-generation Apple Pencil, currently priced at $79. Still, it's undeniably adorable and could be a ...

The number on the pencil indicates the degree of how hard the graphite is. Pencils with lower numbers are easier to erase but don't smudge as easily. That's why the No. 2 pencil is used on test ...

Pencil makers manufacture Nos. 1, 2, 2.5, 3, and 4 pencils—and sometimes other intermediate numbers. The higher the number, the harder the core and lighter the markings.

A number 2 pencil is a staple in getting back to school, and one family in the Lake of the Isles took their appreciation for this writing utensil to the next level! The Higgins family plans on ...

A mark with a number 2 pencil is all it takes to make sure you are sanding just enough. By Timothy Dahl Published: Apr 15, 2016 9:14 AM EDT. Every woodworking project requires sanding to some degree.