What #2 Pencil Should I use? Forum

SteelPenguin · Post by **SteelPenguin** » Fri Jun 07, 2013 5:48 pm

Important question. When is the optimal time to sharpen your LSAT pencils? The morning of the LSAT, or sometime earlier? I'm going to sharpen most of mine ahead of time, but I think I'll go with one or two to sharpen right before the test.

doublehoohopeful · Post by **doublehoohopeful** » Fri Jun 07, 2013 6:32 pm

SteelPenguin wrote:Important question. When is the optimal time to sharpen your LSAT pencils? The morning of the LSAT, or sometime earlier? I'm going to sharpen most of mine ahead of time, but I think I'll go with one or two to sharpen right before the test.

I'm thinking first light the morning of, a la this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9krNoGdCRk, except with pencils and pencil paraphernalia replacing the weapons. I also think it is necessary to have this music on repeat when you are preparing your pencils.

SteelPenguin · Post by **SteelPenguin** » Fri Jun 07, 2013 8:10 pm

doublehoohopeful wrote:
SteelPenguin wrote:Important question. When is the optimal time to sharpen your LSAT pencils? The morning of the LSAT, or sometime earlier? I'm going to sharpen most of mine ahead of time, but I think I'll go with one or two to sharpen right before the test.
I'm thinking first light the morning of, a la this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9krNoGdCRk, except with pencils and pencil paraphernalia replacing the weapons. I also think it is necessary to have this music on repeat when you are preparing your pencils.

I think I'll do this, but with a Schwarzenegger version instead. Maybe Commando? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp1Bfh4BEPE This is far too short though. I'll see if I can find something more lengthy later.

052220151 · Post by **052220151** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 4:56 pm

I would like to let the SteelPenguin know that I PT'd a 180 with a triconderoga. They are sufficient to achieve a good scoar.

Dr. Dre · Post by **Dr. Dre** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 7:34 pm

deputydog wrote:I would like to let the SteelPenguin know that I PT'd a 180 with a triconderoga. They are sufficient to achieve a good scoar.

YOU"RE BACK!

SteelPenguin · Post by **SteelPenguin** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 7:52 pm

deputydog wrote:I would like to let the SteelPenguin know that I PT'd a 180 with a triconderoga. They are sufficient to achieve a good scoar.

Yup, I've got a couple 180 PTs with them. I haven't scored below a 170 since I made the switch.

Dr. Dre · Post by **Dr. Dre** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 8:21 pm

I added a new pencil to this thread.

If you're taking the June LSAT, please give a summary of how you felt with your new pencil choice.

PourMeTea · Post by **PourMeTea** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 8:34 pm

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justonemoregame · Post by **justonemoregame** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 8:40 pm

Re-sharpening during the exam is TTT - TCR if lead breaks is to toss over the right shoulder, like salt for good luck. Also, don't go into the exam with all freshly-sharpened pencils, you'll want to make a few circles first to get rid of the super sharp point (will cut the booklet).

Dr. Dre · Post by **Dr. Dre** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 8:42 pm

justonemoregame wrote:Re-sharpening during the exam is TTT - TCR if lead breaks is to toss over the right shoulder, like salt for good luck. Also, don't go into the exam with all freshly-sharpened pencils, you'll want to make a few circles first to get rid of the super sharp point (will cut the booklet).

TITCR

PourMeTea · Post by **PourMeTea** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 8:45 pm

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Dr. Dre · Post by **Dr. Dre** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 8:48 pm

PourMeTea wrote:
justonemoregame wrote:Re-sharpening during the exam is TTT - TCR if lead breaks is to toss over the right shoulder, like salt for good luck. Also, don't go into the exam with all freshly-sharpened pencils, you'll want to make a few circles first to get rid of the super sharp point (will cut the booklet).
Ok, but what about for practice? If I don't re-sharpen, all my pencils will end up on the floor.

Bullet Brass Sharpener is credited for drilling

justonemoregame · Post by **justonemoregame** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 8:54 pm

Would it be possible to have some type of miniature automatic pencil sharpener that you could wear as a pendant on your necklace? I first imagined Dr. Dre sporting that brass sharpener on his gold chain, and this came to mind.

PourMeTea · Post by **PourMeTea** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 8:56 pm

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Dr. Dre · Post by **Dr. Dre** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 8:58 pm

PourMeTea wrote:
Dr. Dre wrote:
PourMeTea wrote:
justonemoregame wrote:Re-sharpening during the exam is TTT - TCR if lead breaks is to toss over the right shoulder, like salt for good luck. Also, don't go into the exam with all freshly-sharpened pencils, you'll want to make a few circles first to get rid of the super sharp point (will cut the booklet).
Ok, but what about for practice? If I don't re-sharpen, all my pencils will end up on the floor.

Bullet Brass Sharpener is credited for drilling
Nice try

are you going to be sharpening colored pencils? if you are then that comment would be relevant to your situation.

but you're not.

PourMeTea · Post by **PourMeTea** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 9:01 pm

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doublehoohopeful · Post by **doublehoohopeful** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 11:57 pm

PourMeTea wrote:Just came in here to complain about the KUM long point sharpener. It takes too long.

What is the credited method to re-sharpen? 1 then 2, or just 2? TYIA

Really? the Long Point takes you too much time? Either you have to practice with it a bit more or you are impatient. After a couple of days playing with it, I got to the point where I can sharpen a virgin pencil in 2 minutes and maintain an already sharpened pencil in under 30 seconds.

Always use hole #1 until no more shavings come off of it, hole #2 is only designed to work with a fully exposed lead.

Dr. Dre wrote: Bullet Brass Sharpener is credited for drilling

False. I own one and it pales in comparison to the Kum. I've managed to screw up points on Palomino HBs with the Brass Bullet, and at this point I consider myself a fairly knowledgable amateur artisinal sharpener (whatever the hell that means). While there is a bit of a learning curve to it, the Kum is second to none regardless of the situation, except for maybe this or this.

052220151 · Post by **052220151** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 1:13 am

Dr. Dre wrote:
deputydog wrote:I would like to let the SteelPenguin know that I PT'd a 180 with a triconderoga. They are sufficient to achieve a good scoar.
YOU"RE BACK!

Yea, I'm back player. I was banned so I could study hard and refine my pencil game.

Nova · Post by **Nova** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 10:20 am

What pencil is most likely to impress my peers?

SteelPenguin · Post by **SteelPenguin** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 10:50 am

Nova wrote:What pencil is most likely to impress my peers?

An old Blackwing 602 (not the remake). They go for around $20+ per pencil on eBay.

052220151 · Post by **052220151** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 2:34 pm

Nova wrote:What pencil is most likely to impress my peers?

This is a pic of me and a couple of my bros with the pencil we use to impress people.

Nova · Post by **Nova** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 3:58 pm

deputydog wrote:
Nova wrote:What pencil is most likely to impress my peers?

This is a pic of me and a couple of my bros with the pencil we use to impress people.

Epic pencil

Very impressive

SteelPenguin wrote:
Nova wrote:What pencil is most likely to impress my peers?
An old Blackwing 602 (not the remake). They go for around $20+ per pencil on eBay.

Cool. Ill get 5.

manofjustice · Post by **manofjustice** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 4:05 pm

Dr. Dre wrote:I'm currently using Dixon's Ticonderoga #2 Black pencil. It's pretty soft when I write and has good grip.

You will be an excellent lawyer some day.

052220151 · Post by **052220151** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 4:51 pm

manofjustice wrote:
Dr. Dre wrote:I'm currently using Dixon's Ticonderoga #2 Black pencil. It's pretty soft when I write and has good grip.
You will be an excellent lawyer some day.

When did you get back MOJ? Last i saw you went full retard in the mod Q&A thread and got banned, I thought it was permanent?

doublehoohopeful · Post by **doublehoohopeful** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 5:00 pm

Nova wrote:What pencil is most likely to impress my peers?

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