Not only that, but hexagonal pencils are less likely to roll of your desk, too, which we can all appreciate. Teachers probably like that because it means less interruptions during class.

Pencils; we've all held them. At some point in your life, you may have wondered why they come in the shapes and sizes that they do, and in particular why they are hexagonal. There are a few ...

The hexagonal shape prevents pencils from rolling off desks and provides a comfortable grip, reducing hand fatigue during extended use. Additionally, this shape makes pencils easier to manufacture ...

For more than 100 years, pencils have been putting a hex on American schools. While they come in a variety of shapes, the six-sided, hexagonal pencil is the most popular.

The Palomino Golden Bear #2 Pencil (Blue) is made of top-tier incense cedar, which has a uniform wood grain and a faintly woodsy smell when sharpened. Its hexagonal shape makes it comfortable to ...

Plus, mechanical pencils come in a variety of styles and materials so you can find one that feels just right to you—you aren’t just stuck with a hexagonal shape. A mechanical pencil’s ...

They have to be hexagonal pencils, as round ones won’t work well for this build. [Peter] used two nails to align the pencils, and medium thickness Cyanoacrylate glue to bond them together.

They have to be hexagonal pencils, as round ones won’t work well for this build. [Peter] used two nails to align the pencils, and medium thickness Cyanoacrylate glue to bond them together.