I too was reminded of "I, Pencil" but I prefer Read over Smith simply because, in today's world, a pencil is much more relatable than a pin. I still come into

I too was reminded of "I, Pencil" but I prefer Read over Smith simply because, in today's world, a pencil is much more relatable than a pin. I still come into contact with a pencil almost daily, but a pin maybe once a year.