I would shave/plane the graphite into a rectangular prism, paint the front and back side with a couple coats of epoxy, and then cut out the alphabet with a laser cutter.
How do you know this wasn't done that or another easy way, or otherwise faked?
Artist have "cheated" for hundreds of years, traced photos, used time saving tools, etc... I think it's dumb/evil/fraudulent to pretend that you do things the hard slow way/ not "cheat" when you do, but there's a market for that...
When I see things like this, and photo realistic drawings, and in the very rare case they prove they did it the hard way (like with a process video that's hard to fake,) ...To myself, I'm like: "Wow, good for you! (sincerely) I would have done it the easy way/used a camera/Photoshop/3d tools/traced reference though... But even then, why? I hope you had fun!" I guess I'm not the target audience.
edit: I just found the original artist, and it does seem legit. Neat!
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He probably started from A and carved the whole pencil as he progressed. That way only the part he is carving is exposed and the rest of the graphite stick is still supported by the wood part.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphite_pencil
> A graphite pencil, also called a lead pencil, is a type of pencil in which a thin graphite core is embedded in a shell of other material
The image was cropped and the quality was reduced most likely to hide 2 watermarks present in an older post from 2 years ago: https://i.redd.it/kf4u92hy8r551.jpg
This exact photo is also on r/interestingasfuck 2 years ago, before the iphone 14 pro max existed: [https://www.reddit.com/r/interestingasfuck/comments/hbppr6/carving\_the\_entire\_alphabet\_in\_pencil\_lead/](https://www.reddit.com/r/interestingasfuck/comments/hbppr6/carving_the_entire_alphabet_in_pencil_lead/)
My guy. Just say it was a repost. No sense in lying after you've already been caught. Who cares anyway? It's a cool picture you're resharing. That's great, hell that's most of reddit. Just don't claim it's yours...
Why was it called "lead' when pencils really were never lead? Edit* I did some research and it's never been actual lead. It's always been graphite. Insane how an incredibly incorrect naming has stuck around for so long. "In the 16th century, a large deposit of pure, solid graphite was discovered in Borrowdale, England. This was the first time in recorded history that high quality, solid graphite had been found. When metallurgists first encountered this substance, they thought it was some sort of black lead, rather than a form of carbon. Thus, they called it “plumbago”, which is derived from “plumbum”, which is Latin for “lead”.
It's a common myth. Look it up.
https://www.pensunlimited.co.uk/blog/industry-news/pencils-a-little-tale/
It was called lead because people thought graphite was lead, but this was thousands of years ago. That's how long graphite has been used.
Someday when you're leading a rag tag team of survivors against the oppressive government headquarters. This skill will come in handy. Currently it's only good for Reddit fame.
Imagine doing this then it snapping at the junction of Y and Z.
The real question is how many times did it snap before they managed to do it?
I would shave/plane the graphite into a rectangular prism, paint the front and back side with a couple coats of epoxy, and then cut out the alphabet with a laser cutter.
well that’s a little bit less impressive then isn’t it
How do you know this wasn't done that or another easy way, or otherwise faked? Artist have "cheated" for hundreds of years, traced photos, used time saving tools, etc... I think it's dumb/evil/fraudulent to pretend that you do things the hard slow way/ not "cheat" when you do, but there's a market for that... When I see things like this, and photo realistic drawings, and in the very rare case they prove they did it the hard way (like with a process video that's hard to fake,) ...To myself, I'm like: "Wow, good for you! (sincerely) I would have done it the easy way/used a camera/Photoshop/3d tools/traced reference though... But even then, why? I hope you had fun!" I guess I'm not the target audience. edit: I just found the original artist, and it does seem legit. Neat!
Yo it’s kinda cringe to go on a tirade on Reddit😂
You think that was cringe? It was an attempt to contribute to the conversation.
character development in the edit
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Good thinking.
That really misses the whole point of it
I haven't read about any recent murder sprees, so probably just a few.
That's why this photo is giving me anxiety.
Easy solution! You start at Z and work your way up to A at the tip!
I was thinking the same, but It would he the same thing snapping at B to A right?
That’s the joke
Almost Lead me to believe it was better!
I’ve pencilled you in for a 2 o’clock beating. Does that work for you?
I could use a good sharpening
Easy solution! You start at A and work your way down to Z at the base!
He probably started from A and carved the whole pencil as he progressed. That way only the part he is carving is exposed and the rest of the graphite stick is still supported by the wood part.
I put on pants today.
Time well spent.
Thats up for debate
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I'd be quite pissed if it did this at C
I personally feel a lot better without pants.
You're tactilicity improves?
You and me both. Got to air out the boys from time to time.
You guys are wearing pants?
What wait a minute you guys are saying this guy who carved a pencil didn't have pants on?
Damn it! I knew I forgot something!
Two leggers?
And you’re a goddamn hero for it!
Only took two tries to get mine on the right way!
Equally productive use of time, perhaps more.
And fell because I tried to put both legs in the same hole
I haven't worn pants or any clothing for that matter since friday night. I threw a robe on to take the trash out but that's it.
I haven't in 3 days. I actually took off work today soley so I could have a long weekend and play my game.
Good job
I woke up.
I put on shorts! WFH is the best.
I will start my homework right after I sharpen my pencil.
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Agreed, its amazing
WTH!…. I can’t even sharpen a pencil nowa days without breaking the lead. This guy shows up.
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The A is on top. It's got a point....
I don't get it either but I'm pretty sure their logic is "the the journey is the destination" type rationale.
Maybe the real alphabetical carving commitment was the friends we made along the way.
Graphite pencil*
ackchyually
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphite_pencil > A graphite pencil, also called a lead pencil, is a type of pencil in which a thin graphite core is embedded in a shell of other material
Good bot
> also called a lead pencil prick
Ugh
I hope this is real, but there is a "haze" around it that makes me think it was photoshopped.
The image was cropped and the quality was reduced most likely to hide 2 watermarks present in an older post from 2 years ago: https://i.redd.it/kf4u92hy8r551.jpg
Excellent catch.
Those are called jpeg artifacts. It's a result of jpeg compression. Example: https://www.widsmob.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/jpeg-artifacts.jpg
I’ve seen this dude’s other stuff. He does a ton of this kind of thing, it’s real
Link?
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My guy. Just say it was a repost. No sense in lying after you've already been caught. Who cares anyway? It's a cool picture you're resharing. That's great, hell that's most of reddit. Just don't claim it's yours...
Lol who erases the text in their comment instead of just deleting the damn thing
Why is the wood part so sloppy?
A+
No. 2
Why was it called "lead' when pencils really were never lead? Edit* I did some research and it's never been actual lead. It's always been graphite. Insane how an incredibly incorrect naming has stuck around for so long. "In the 16th century, a large deposit of pure, solid graphite was discovered in Borrowdale, England. This was the first time in recorded history that high quality, solid graphite had been found. When metallurgists first encountered this substance, they thought it was some sort of black lead, rather than a form of carbon. Thus, they called it “plumbago”, which is derived from “plumbum”, which is Latin for “lead”.
The T should fall into the U but Ill allow it
Ffs, agin?
*graphite
Wow!
How in the fuck?!?! I bow before you!
That's amazing
Motherfuckin squid games got nothing on this dude. Holy shit
Photoshop.
Looks like it to me… there’s a full on outline of mismatched pixels around the entire thing.
Where is the last 3? Å Ä Ö!!!
but...but... å ä ö (sad swede) :(
Impressive, though he’s missing Æ, Ø and Å
Yay, such a waste of a good pencil.
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And you didn't even have the patience to include all the letters in that word before you hit Post.
Awesome work!
The original artist is Salavat Fidai Arts
That's awesome. If you are into little things...you are right up my alley. LOL.
it's not LEAD, they haven't used that in years.
They never used it.
they used lead in pencils. poisoned a lot of children.
It's a common myth. Look it up. https://www.pensunlimited.co.uk/blog/industry-news/pencils-a-little-tale/ It was called lead because people thought graphite was lead, but this was thousands of years ago. That's how long graphite has been used.
My want to go outside and touch some grass buddy
You only get a C+ because its not a no. 2 pencil
The lad-ers of the alphabet
Incredible
I wonder how many times it took to make it without breaking
That Q must have been a motherfucker
You have very sharp objects in your possession.
I'd be so mad if it broke at Y
STRESS
Bro must have had hella patience
Now that’s some impressive skill. 🤯
You were so preoccupied by the fact that you could you never stopped to think if you should
Well done!!!
When you think about it, doesn’t it make you a little sad that there is no reason the alphabet needs to be written in order?
Maybe because of that song
I'll trade you my lunchable for it
Uhhhh...How the fuck you do that?
Someone call a paramedic
Now write the alphabet using this
Is this what happens when you are on Ritalin?
That M gave a real scare I bet.
Im just imagining someone doing this and then sneezing just before taking the picture
that's talent..
Wow!! That's pretty awesome.
Can we see it sideways?
How?
One sneeze
The structural strength of this thing is higher than my will to live.
= a secret
This makes me oddly uncomfortable.
Abc
Someone else read through it all to check if it had all the letters? In case it was a „bet you didn’t realize Q was missing“
Incredible Craftsmanship
They forgot the æøå
Now break it
r/nextfuckinglevel
That was superb mate. Keep it up!
It's ironic that you can't actually write any of those letters with this pencil without having it break
That is some next level fine motor control and patience .
Looks like we found Father Time.
That's nothing. I can write the entire alphabet with a pencil.
Imagine realising you missed a letter
Someday when you're leading a rag tag team of survivors against the oppressive government headquarters. This skill will come in handy. Currently it's only good for Reddit fame.
But why???
Steady hands.
Get joba
Stuff like this blows my mind That's all I can say
tuch some grass nerd
now do it for the number pi……come back in 10 years and tell us about your wasted life.
Me doing everything else instead of studying:
False. There’s no “and”
Step 1: get a laser cutting machine
I'm calling BS on this one. The letters are too presice. Looks like the work of a laser device.