FWIW, if you use a pencil you should get to know your tool. Investigate different pencil options. There are quite a few cool features on mechanical pencils fo

FWIW, if you use a pencil you should get to know your tool. Investigate different pencil options. There are quite a few cool features on mechanical pencils for instance. Try different lead hardnesses and thicknesses. Get a quality eraser. I'm 45 and finally discovered I like softer lead. It's easier to read and smudging isn't a problem for me. I took drafting in high school but never retained any of the knowledge or put it to good use when writing.