Hand turned Atlas “style” twist to extend pen. This pen is turned from SpectraPly, a laminated wood product made from dyed grade A birch. In general, you should be fine with any type of material, unless you have a particular preference. Metal is preferred by a lot of people, but others like the familiar feel of wood, and some even enjoy the lightness and simplicity of plastic. Color/Design Pencil extenders look like pretty niche tools, even for an artist, but they’re actually quite useful. Here’s why: They Let You Use Your Pencils for Longer

The Travellers company Brass Pencil measures 100mm in length from the tip of the rubber to the end of the brass and weighs 20 grams. Replacement Travellers Company pencils are available and they measure 75mm in length x 7.5mm in diameter. Replacement erasers are 15mm in length x 10mm diameter. 1.10. Youshares Aluminum Pencil Lengthener For Colored Pencils Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places.This is the main reason why people use pencil extenders. Using a pencil the traditional way will only last you for so long, and eventually, it’ll reach a point where you have to claw on the pencil with your fingers instead of actually gripping them how you normally would. This not only puts unnecessary strain on your fingers but also makes it hard to write in the same manner. Where you really save a ton of money, however, is by using extenders for expensive pencils. If you’re a professional artist, then you’ve probably invested in a set of high-quality pencils before. However, because you used the pencils so much, they’ve become too short for you to grip normally. At this point, you’d usually go straight to the store for a replacement pencil, but you can make more use of the pencil with an extender.

I'm a firm believer in the power of the written word, as echoed by Malcolm Forbes: "Putting pen to paper lights more fire than matches ever will." |Pencils are pretty unique compared to pens and markers in the sense that they actually become shorter the more you use them. As you write with the pencil, the tip either gets dull or breaks off by accident, prompting you to sharpen it. However, sharpening does remove a bit of the wood that surrounds the graphite, and over time, your pencil becomes too short to work with. Although this is a pencil extender for Prismacolor pencils like most other pencil extenders on this list it can be used with most other standard sized pencils. 1.8. Staedtler 900 25 Pencil Extender If you are looking for a brass pencil extender then the highly rated Travellers Company Brass Pencil is ideal. It is made by the Japanese company Midori and is sold as a brass pencil complete with a stubby cedar wood pencil. With other extenders such as Derwent once the pencil is pushed into the tube there is a knurled grip area at the end of the tube which you twist until the pencil is securely held in place. 8. Do Pencil Extenders Fit all Wooden PencilsEnter the Japanese-made Kutsuwa Pencil Caps they are made from strong lightweight aluminum and measure 9.5m in diameter with an internal diameter of 7.8mm at their widest point and are 55mmin length. The second benefit is to reduce waste and lessen your impact on the environment. You don’t have to have expensive pencils to use a pencil extender. If everyone used pencil extenders to get the maximum life out of their pencils, then this will have an impact on the environment. It may be one small step but if we all take lots of small steps then together, we can have a positive impact on becoming a greener planet. 7. How do You Use a Pencil Extender? Pencil extenders are great for extending the life of your pencils but if you are looking for something to protect your pencils when carrying them around with you then Kutsuwa Pencil Caps are perfect for this. What better way to extend a wooden pencil than to do so with more wood? These pencil extenders are a great alternative to the plastic and metal-based extenders we’ve taken a look at so far because they give you a similar feeling to holding your old pencil. The wooden texture of pencils can appeal to a lot of people, and you can retain that sensation without having to buy more pencils using these extenders. If you want your pencil extenders to look especially beautiful, then these lengtheners are a great option. You’ll notice that the extenders actually have a design or pattern on them – they resemble a marbled pattern or shape, and they give the extenders a more complex and sophisticated look. The patterns also vary in color, which gives even more variety to your stationery.

The Staedtler 900 25 pencil extender has built up a cult following among pencil aficionados. It is actually made for the Japanese market who are very particular about their pencils, and therefore when buying in the U.S it has most definitely been imported from Japan. As you would expect from Staedtler it is exceptionally well built, it is made from anodized aluminum and has a knurled area that you adjust to grip the pencil firmly in place.Hand turned Atlas “style” twist to extend pen. This pen is turned from an Italian laminated wood called Colorpy. Faber-Castell Pencil Extenders are 11.5cm long. The following Faber-Castell Pencil Extenders are available: A pencil extender is a device that small pencils are inserted into which extends the length of the pencil making it easier to hold. They are favored by artists but anyone who uses wooden pencils either at school, college, home, or in the office will benefit from using one. 6. Why Use a Pencil Extender? The Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil Accessory Set is great for anyone who enjoys drawing including students and artists, Not only is there a pencil extender but everything that you could need for blending, drawing, erasing, and sharpening.

With nearly a decade of experience in the pen industry, I successfully ran an online pen business for 9 years. While not affecting the functionality of a pencil extender per se, the material of the extender does affect the overall feel that you’ll have on your fingers. Some materials, such as metal, are smooth and cold, whereas wood offers a warmer and more textured touch. These differences can matter if you use the extender for long periods of time.

While not immediately obvious, you can actually save quite a bit of money on pencils if you use pencil extenders. This is because you can effectively go for longer without having to buy a new pencil. You’ll get at least a few more sharpening sessions out of the pencil, which can range anywhere between a few days and a week or two. Pencil extenders are available in a huge variety of styles and prices, and can suit lots of different people and purposes.