If this pencil works, it will change drawing forever. 

For those asking, here is a link to the exact pencil I am testing in the video. This is the only type of everlasting pencil I have tried though so I am not saying this is the best type of infinity pencil that there is: www.amazon.co.uk/AUAUY-Infinity-Everlasting-Replaceable-Supplies（Black/dp/B0BNHWZ4NF

The only thing new about these is that they are made in form of a pencil - ‘MetalPoint’ was the standard for artists before lead/graphite was discovered as a drawing tool - you can draw with gold, copper, zinc, silver,… … and the metal nibs of these current versions - likely, various companies may use varying alloys, but it’s all the same ancient MetalPoint drawing - ideally, use a paper that has a slightly abrasive toothy surface ! The main thing to keep in mind is that metalpoint, no matter which metal, does not create rich deep darks - look at the old drawings of famous ancient artists !

Nothing says everlasting as a replacement piece 😂

It's not fair you get to be so beautiful and also be such a great artist.

This is a very old idea. Silverpoint was popular during the Renaissance.

0:41 Ironically, graphite, is just little bits of metalloid rubbing off onto the paper.

Seller: You don’t have to sharpen it or replacing it. That School Kid who always steal pencil: Do you really in charge here?

Interesting. Not sure if I will get one at least for now.

0:20/0:25 MY SHARPENER!!!!

Great video!

wish they came in colors, as in primsmacolor or cren d'achebut still interesting

It can be good for quite big drawing. But not for small one 'cause its tip is not thin enouph and I won't be able to sharpen the pencil with ordinary tools

Does it smudge?

These things are all over Temu. I still prefer my mechanical pencil tho.

What I don't like with it is the fatness of the nip. I generally don't like when they're very thick, so I don't think I'll like it. Other than that, it looks like it's a good pencil. :)

It looks like a nice novelty but the whole having to stop and sharpen thing was solved by mechanical pencils IMHO. Just buy one in you preferred size, fill it with you favorite lead and go, plus they last for months between refills.

They are easily available in Japan stationery shops. They might chip off a bit if you drop them, happened to mine. But you can use a file to sharpen them back. I showed mine in one of my Japan videos, you can see it comes in a proper box. 😊

Thanks for this. Looks a bit like silverpoint, an old method where a metal tip leaves a mark on a paper surface. Looks worth a try. You can see silverpoint in some drawings by Leonardo DaVinci. I don't know aboint everlasting but those drawings have lasted 500 years so far!

I honestly prefer to use mechanical pencils to sketch because of how the lead stays fine no matter what, but I do like the idea of a metal point pencil like true classical artistry. Might have to see if there are metal point leads to put into a traditional mechanical pencil and see how long it outlasts a standard lead.

I discovered these pencils last year, and I have to say that these are far from "never needing sharpening." I can't stand using a dull pencil, and these get dull. So I use a vegetable peeler to sharpen them. Personally, I don't use them for drawing, though. I have also found that the lead isn't securely fastened in some brands, so you have to glue them back in when they fall out. There are other brands with nibs that screw in, which I prefer because you can replace them instead of throwing away the pencil. The kids at the school where I teach are fascinated by them, though, so there is that novelty factor.

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Yeah... this would be a total game-changer..... if mechanical pencils didn't already exist. I can get A LOT of sketching out of a single 0.9mm graphite.

Thank you for this video, I'm glad it showed up in my feed today as I've never heard of these everlasting pencils. I'm in just for the novel aspects of these nibs/pencils. What a great start to my Friday! How nice not to have to stop to sharpen, or fix a broken graphite. I'm impressed that you had the stamina to scumble/scribble for that long, Welcome to the Sketchartist Olympics!

In 2012 I had a metal bookmark, with a star on the string. The bookmark itself wasn't the thing that did it, but that star saved my ass anytime my pencil broke and i didn't wanna get up. Whatever metal it was was just like these actual pencils! I could use the point to draw and write seemingly forever. It barely even wore down.. Had I been a smart kid I would have realized I stumbled onto something but I literally assumed it must be lead and that it was toxic..

I got one for note taking in my commonplace book and sketching out ideas for building furniture a year ago. It holds up really well, and I enjoy the simplicity of not having to worry about running out of lead which I experienced with the mechanical pencils, and the need for sharpening of the other kind of pencil with a wooden encasing of the lead (not english native, so I struggle to find the proper word for that kind of pencil). It does get grooved where it goes along the ruler, but this is not dimming the performance by much. I love mine, especially because I got the one that looks like a Lamy fountain pen and the eraser can live in the area, where the ink cartrige would usually be and not take up extra space in my pencil case. It also protects the tip to have a cap on the pen, when it is not in use.

Thank you for sharing this. I had no idea these existed. I drive a semi truck and can't keep pencils and charcoals in good shape and cover myself in graphite constantly. I will give these a go. Thank you!

Those would be good for carpentry, marking your cuts and measurements and stuff. Just needs a flat side so it doesn't roll off the work table.

Mechanical pencils don't need sharpening just a few clicks. Plus graphite is cheap. I have enough to last for years. Btw thanks for hurting your arm in the name of science. Thats true dedication. Hope it feels better.

I think might be good for my kids school pencils. They go thru pencils breaking them easily and trying to sharpen them gets eaten and breaks up easy too.

I have tested an everlasting pencils before. The thing that concerned me was that the one I used came with a warning label saying that it contained lead (unlike regular graphite). And it was like a 4H, hard and faint.

This was the alternative to charcoal before graphite lead was developed. The tip was usually made of silver or lead. I doubt this is made of silver, mostly because silver point markings weren't erasable. Yours looks high quality, but there's a bunch at sites like Temu that come in Lamy Safari bootleg bodies for whatever reason, wouldn't expect anything good from those.

I’d like to know if this smudges and makes your hands dirty like a graphite pencil, if you brush over it while sketching . Thanks a lot Kirsty 😊

I think if they could make one of these nibs with like 3 different sharpnesses, that'd be the best improvement. That way, you can choose how "flat" your pencil is, so you don't have to keep looking for the flat or sharp part of the pencil like you wanted

The pencil lasts forever, but the nib needs replacement 😂

But it doesn't really stay sharp, does it? The nib area was worn down practically flat after the long use test. What if you wanted a thin line & had no more fresh nibs??? Kirsty doesn't show a way to sharpen the point. Might as well use a mechanical pencil if you want something long lasting and still retains a point w/o sharpening.

I have one in a fountain pen ✒️ barrel that holds an eraser where the ink cartridge would normally be 😊I love it for on the go sketching no need to have a sharpener or anything just the pen(cil) and a sketchbook and I’m off 😊

Had to buy this to test it myself when I first saw it came to the same conclusion great for initial sketch lines.

my pencil never snaps and i like sharpening my pencils, as weird as it sounds it's kinda calming once in a while

I've been watching your videos since 2020 and they never get old. I here by crown you Queen of the Art Community. 👑🖌✏

The everlasting pencil comes with extra bits just in case the bit your using falls out:).

These can be used for writing and can be made of different materials. Lead is a very soft metal.. they are made of a harder metal.These pencils do NOT last forever. Some do erase, others do not erase. It depends on what the metal is. How long they last also depends on the metal. I like these as writing instruments (i don't draw). They do last significantly longer than normal pencils.

this looks pretty cool; I stopped using graphite pencils because they smudge when I write (I cant draw well) since I'm left handed - if these don't smudge I might get a couple

These metal pencils leave behind a metal oxide on the paper (aka rust). The issues are that rust will spread over time and also react with the air. So I would guess the archival nature would not be that great. Would also like to know how it hods up to heat, moisture and other chemicals (eg watercolour). Does it blend ? Limited use probably and graphite or charcoal have stood the test of time.

Is it just me or is sharpening pencils really satisfying😂

This is a very well-done video. I am impressed by your ability to communicate the positives and negatives of this product in a way that holds the viewer's attention....

I have since moved almost entirely to digital; before that I just had lots of electric sharpeners plugged in wherever I might be sketching. The instrument you present here is clearly more efficient and less expensive than what I was employing but I don't like the idea of having to change the nibs; not sure if I would use it... It got me thinking though: could the properties of a laser-jet printer be harnessed into a drawing implement; thus creating a near immortal apparatus? It could perhaps be powered by a miniature gyroscope that relies on the user's motions for energy.

Me: *quietly wincing at the bluntish everlasting pencil..* Also me: wow it draws so good 😊 🤩

Interesting..but i love pencils and the variety..i take great satisfaction is using a pencil down to the nib. But i hate pencil glare so i like my Lumoghraph Blacks….and love to use my mechanicals for initial drawings… this pencil would be awesome if stranded on a dessert island!

cool pencil, BUT THE DRAWING NSDAKF

I think this is a cool idea, though I'm gonna stick with my mechanical pencils simply because I don't draw and I prefer to have a pointy tip 24/7. still though, if I needed to draw or sketch with, I would def get one. it also looks very smart. most of the time I write, I use the micro pen or pencil I've gotten for cheap. zebra makes a mini mechanical pencil and keysmart makes a nanopen that's pretty nice feeling. very cool stuff.

You shouldn't lie and say something is ever lasting or use the word infinite when talking about it, nothing is ever everlasting. Everything ends, including death and taxes.

Still seems gimmicky. If I don't want to sharpen a pencil and keep fine details in a drawing - that's where I pull out one of various Zebra or Pentel mechanical pencils that I have in my stuff. And I think those are at a much better price point for the quality you get.

Would this be good for school? (Eg: writing notes, studying, math problems?)

Hi Kirsty. It kind of reminds me of a modern version of a very old medium known as 'silver point' that was used by artists like Leonardo da Vinci.

It “lasting” is not the problem. Can they make un-loosable pencils?!

As far as I can see, it is quite clear the claim the pencil will last forever is based on the fact that you can replace the nibs when they wear out. No claim is ever made that it will last forever without a nib change, which also wouldn't make any logical sense if something is to create a visible coloured stain on a surface.

Spoilers: They don’t even last as long as a wood pencil, let alone forever.

Don’t you think it just has an extra piece in case you love it?

I think this would be good for sketching on the go. I have never heard of it, but might try it out..... I thought your testing was very comprehensive. Thanks!

I tried to buy one at an art store the other day (they didnt have any) As far as I remember from the one a friend had, the tips are made of metal Wolfram to be specific, which is the reason why they last relatively long. I am surprised to see that one hour is so hard on the nib. didnt expect that to be honest. Aaanyways. I sharpen my pencils ... once in a blue moon? XD I hate drawing with sharp pencils so I was hasitent about the endless pencil :)

This kind of pencils that oxidate the paper surface was introduced by Pininfarina / Ethergraf (Silverline, Cambiano, Evergraf Napkin etc.) in the 2000s and is based on a patent from 1912. The main backdraw (that we also see in Your video) of this kind of pencils is, that can't produce a really black line, even if You draw over multiple times.

have never had a problem sharpening my pencils... also... I favor a really soft pencil... and water soluble at that. So something like 8B-water Soluble is just great. This pencil could work as an addition to a travel kit, especially if you want to use it on a plane or somewhere where sharpening is going to be a problem, but you can always use a ballpoint pen for these occasions... ball point pens are an engineering marvel - honest - they are a special kind of amazing and cheep. My feeling is, while I am an avid art supply collector, I can actually live without this one

Incredibley annoing! Just you a pencil!

Nothing can replace,my Faber Castell pencils,especially a gimmick like this.

You said and showed that it gets really dark, then when shading you said it doesn't get dark...

Does it rub off the page and on to your hand like graphite pencils do? If so, does it then transfer from your hands to your clothes & everything else?

this pencil seems great in theory, I was also kind of thrown when you showed the replacement nibs. That end result is shocking! What a huge claim when it lost it's point in such a short space of time 😮

I bought one of those pencils on Temu. The black is ok but the other colors included w/it are meh. I think those pencils are ok for under-drawing 👍

I have this pencil but it’s so light

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Haven't heard of these before but there seem to be a lot of kinds out there. Wish you would have added a link tho for the one you got. Thnx for sharing. I think they would be very useful for sketching on the go. No Sharpening is always nice.

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I think it’s actually maybe cooler than it eventually wears down. I don’t want my pencil to be necessarily sharp for every line. It’s nice to be able to grab a more “dull” pencil for certain areas. I’m thinking the best use for this pencil, is to wear one of the tips down a ton, so it’s great for broad shading… Then set it aside, like an attachment. When you need an extremely dull tip, it’s ready. As for the other “extra tips”. As they start to do, you can put them at side at varying levels of dull-ness. After using them for a while, you’ll have just about every sharpness of tip. From new to extremely dull. When you open a new pen, you can save the old attachments.

Vat19 had 'everlasting pencils' like this probably 15 or so years ago.. I ordered and used both the full size and the mini version. And Both Constantly Broke! [The tips would literally snap off while inside of the screw on caps - while doing absolutely nothing] Granted they'd replace them . . . They where far from what they are still claimed to be.

I bought a set recently and they are only good for making a light sketch. It's impossible to get a dark line out of them no matter how hard you press down. As Kristy says "they just don't cut it" for anything else. For me, they go to my grand kids and they can use them or throw the out. Makes no difference to me.

Now I'm going to ask for one for my birthday! I love sketching ❤

So, you know where the word "lead" as in pencil lead comes from, right? I'd highly recommend using a lead (metal) test kit on everything that these pencils have touched, including (and especially) your hands.

It can't possibly work. It's as stupid as infinite mayonnaise or infinite tires. You spend it. A lot. Because the only way these things are useful is if you spend them. You already have a pencil that lasts longer. It's called 12H.

pretty sure i'm better off with a 2mm mechanical pencil. for something to last longer, if anything i'll be better off with a better quality material for the graphite rather than picking up a pencil with a quasi-proprietary nib. now shape the nib into a size that can fit into a standard mechanical pencil and then significantly increase the length and i'll consider it, otherwise it's just planned obsolescense.

Such a pencil would kill the pencil industry. even if they can be produced, it will be kept only for a few. The trees must die for sth., I guess XD

I never heard of it. I wonder how watercolor would work over it. It looks convenient for when traveling but I love my traditional pencils.

And personally i don't need to put much presure, the way i do it is a time killer but the pencils are lasting longer. Imagine if i had this pencil! 😍

These pencils look great for pre-painting sketches! Again nothing worse then having the sharpen a pencil when you are in the flow. Thank you for sharing this and I did just find the electric eraser which I will be adding to my tool set. Xx

I mean if a pencil is the kind that leaves material onto another material, there's absolutely no physical way it would last forever, unless there was some sort of work-free way to add material back into the pencil.

No such thing as lasts forever. In fact this lasts probably 10x less than a regular pencil. How many pages can you fill with 1 of these? Not many. This is a scam product, and its nothing new.

Oh, my, I need one of these! Looks ideal for storyboards and layouts.

Sorry Kiera Knightley, but even if the claims about an everlasting where true - and even if that pencil were for free, i (as an artist who does mostly drawing with pencils) wouldnt take this pencil. Just because of the simple fact : that its round. My drawings often take dozends of hours (if i am lucky). I also have a drawing with 1200 hours of work on it. So drawing goes into the joints of my fingers, and it can hurt a lot. Sure, for a minute sketch it wouldnt mind. But for drawing as i do: no. And even for only sketches i wouldnt take it. For me: control is important. And it simply needs more force of the fingers, to control a round pencil (dont know who was the ***** who thought round pencils are a good idea). I get it (some will play smart in my comment section and say: drawing comes from the wrist and arm, and not from the fingers). Yes it mostly does. But the fingers also do work - mostly microcorrections of the wrist, to be more precise (i do a lot of small details (for instance portraits which are barely an inch big...and i want it to be as good, as other artists do it with big paper). And no, not every portrait i draw is that small. But even on a big drawing there are details that small. So no, i never will use round pencils.

I have one of these pencils that i brought off temu funny enough, alongside a load of replacement nibs. I tend to take it with me when i go camping and a tiny sketchbook just for doodling in. As it also comes with a rubber, it's easy to travel light.

This is my first time hearing thiss pencil Kristy. Thanks for sharing us this neat little pencil. I think I'll snatch up a few of these to slowly ease from my normal pencils. :)

Just lasts longer than normal pencil Did you even see if it has an eraser? That works? Probably is just 5 times the normal price of a pencil which just means you save 1/5th of the price you'd pay for multiple pencils in a box...

The pencils are metal point, they seem like a pewter or a graphite.I’ve tried them in the past, and they’re kind of unique.

They said exactly how long it lasts and you told us at the start of the video. Of course it doesn't last forever, but what was it, something like 139x longer? That's pretty nice.

1:09 They can break easy. The entire graphite part fell off of the gold part and I had to press my thumb on the tip really hard and twist to get it out.

You had pretty much the same title for the FC Pitt graphite. Those nor this are anything like ready to 'change drawing forever'... Either you know that and are using titles for clickbait or you're more naive than your skills would have us believe. Surely you've heard of silverpoint drawing? These are a variation on that and as such are very limited in their use, certainly not a game changer. The graphite pencil came after silverpoint because it was a vast improvement for the artist! Case closed.

This pencil looks great for doing an under drawing that will be inked. I'm very interested in it. But I like using hard graphite like 2H for my sketch. Is this like standard number two or harder?

Doesn't the alloy in this kind of metal "pencils" contain actual lead? I know that some forever metal pencils do. Probably better to use graphite than metal alloys that could be toxic. Especially if you're shading/erasing. You don't want to breath in lead dust.

8:11 25 pages doesn't seem to be the same as from London to China ... I wonder if it even outlasted a full pencil graphite. Only upside is no sharpening really, which i barely ever do anyway.

Neah. Those have always seemed gimmicky to me; then I used one and all my suspicions were realized. You have to exert two times or more energy into the thing to get a decent line and it never feels like a pencil. There's something to the feel of a pencil and the light control that is lost with this thing. And, like you've shown here, they don't last forever. So if it's results are far worse, the user experience is far worse, and the bold claim of an everlasting pencil are false, what is the point? (pardon the pun)

It's called an everlasting pencil because you don't need to replace the pencil. When you sharpen a pencil, you're removing material from the pencil. The everlasting pencil does not require this to occur, and it's built of solid material unlike most mechanical pencils. No, it's not a red flag that you need to replace the nib every _very very seldom._

Everlasting like Triggers broom from Only Fools and Horses (17 replacement brush heads, 14 new handles)