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The individual steps in manufacturing a pencil have hardly changed over the centuries. However, the entire production process was greatly speeded up when automation and a more logical flow were introduced.

In the olde days, each pencil was produced by hand. Men and women worked  in strictly segregated areas of the factory.

 
 

Cutting and grooving slats of wood.

 

Lettering pencils

 

Rounding pencils

 
 

Gilding Pencils

 

Machine for cutting the ends of pencils

 

Polishing Pencils