In today’s fast-paced digital world, it makes us nostalgic when we see things from the past. The humble pencil is one such candidate. More than just a writing instrument, it’s a gateway to a world where childhood memories and creative moments intertwine. Remember the thrill of sharpening a brand new pencil, the smell of fresh wood mixed with graphite? Every stroke on the page is a journey of discovery, a canvas for the imagination to blossom. Pencils help us complete school assignments, doodle in the margins, and secret notes passed between friends.
The tactile experience of holding a pencil, and its weight in our hands, connects us to a simpler time, when creativity flowed freely, without the distractions of screens and notifications. So when one user shared a post on X comparing the Pencil to some of today’s best-selling phones, it immediately went viral.
“In school days, Apsara was Apple and Nataraj was Android,” read the post, which received more than 550,000 views in less than 24 hours. The user also posted a photo of a pairing of two leading pencil brands from decades ago. The comments started pouring in.
In my school days, Apsara was Apple and natraj was Android. pic.twitter.com/Ao6Y51Zjc5
— Ccoach Rajan (@sibalsahab) April 15, 2024
“I use Micromax,” one user responded, posting a photo of a Camlin brand pencil. “Ever heard of Faber-Castell? That was the real Apple Pencil of its time,” said another.
Some users also shared images of Pop A Point and fillable clues – considered top-notch.
Isn’t it great to find a forgotten pencil hidden in a drawer with an eraser worn from years of use? Every scratch and smudge on its surface tells a story, proving that it has helped realize countless ideas.
Pencils remind us of childhood, when they helped outline our hopes and fears.
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