Every once in a while, we like to update one of the most popular features on our website: Our personal Top Five Pencils list. As we stare down nine years on the airwaves, see how much — or how little — has changed.The Guys’ Top 5 Pencils Spring 2023AndyPalomino Golden BearHi-Class Golden Sword 2BForest ChoiceBlackwing 602Musgrave Pencil KingTim Blackwing NaturalBlackwing MMXMusgrave Tennessee RoundMitsubishi 9852EWPalomino HBJohnnyMusgrave Tennessee RedGeneral Pencil Co. Cedar Pointe California Republic Palomino (capped version)Eberhard Faber / FaberCastell American / American NaturalsWhatever pencil I’m usingShow Notes and LinksErasable PatreonShift Happens Palomino Golden BearHi-Class Golden Sword 2BForest ChoiceBlackwing 602Musgrave Pencil KingBlackwing NaturalBlackwing MMXMusgrave Tennessee RoundMitsubishi 9852EW/9852Palomino HBMusgrave Tennessee RedGeneral Pencil Co. Cedar PointeCalifornia Republic Palomino (capped version)Eberhard Faber / FaberCastell American/American NaturalsTop Dozen Pencils ZineYour HostsJohnny  Gamber Pencil Revolution @pencilutionAndy Welfle Woodclinched @awelfleTim Wasem @TimWasem