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General Pencil is featured in The New York Times Magazine!

1/23/2018

 
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See photographer Christopher Payne's captivating photo essay of General Pencil Company's factory and Artisan Pencil Makers hand crafting pencils as featured in The New York Times Magazine on January 14, 2018.

Click here for the online photo essay

Our pencils are proudly Made in the USA by American Craftspeople since 1889.

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General Pencil Company on ABC World News with David Muir!

12/15/2016

 
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Watch General Pencil Company on ABC World News Tonight! Host David Muir visited the General Pencil factory for the Made in America Holiday segment on December 12th, 2016. We are proud to make pencils in Jersey City, New Jersey - USA!


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How A Pencil Is Made Video by Skunk Bear Science on NPR

10/24/2016

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How A Pencil Is Made Video by Skunk Bear Science on NPR
Check out General Pencil's Jersey City, NJ Factory featured in NPR's “Skunk Bear” Show "How is a Pencil Lead Made?" General Pencil enters the video around 2:25.


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Handcrafted with Pride in Jersey City, NJ Since 1889
Handcrafted with Pride in our Factory in Jersey City, New Jersey USA
General Pencil Company's art and craft pencils come to you from our factory in Jersey City, New Jersey. We believe in quality, tradition, value, and the fun of creating. We take pride in handcrafting quality pencils and artist materials using traditional methods passed down for six generations. Our history dates back to 1860 when Edward Weissenborn began the first pencil factory in the USA. In 1889, Edward and his son, Oscar A., began what is now General Pencil Company. Still family owned and operated, our goal is to create consistent, quality products in a sustainable manner for artists of all levels. We thank you for choosing our fine art and craft products for your creative talents and enjoyment


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