If you've ever received a bright yellow envelope from CW Pencil Enterprise, be it via mail or in store, you've noticed that it's been packaged by a lovely and knowledgable pencil lady! CW Pencils hosts four of us, each enthusiastic about pencils and boasting differing opinions on all things, from erasers to whether or not we should keep Carly Rae Jepsen on the shop playlist. Come in and we'll answer just about anything for you. 

Meet our team! 

Caroline -- Owner, Pencil Queen, Serial list maker

What do you do when you're not selling pencils?
Mostly I watch sloth videos, read books, and search for really good sandwiches. 

Favorite pencil:
Choosing a favorite pencil is like having to choose a favorite child, but my dream pencil would be a normal diameter CdA Black Wood. 

Favorite memory involving pencils: 
In second grade art class, I accidentally stabbed myself in the chin with a pencil. I had to wear a giant chin bandage for 2 days.

Opinion on erasers:
No eraser! I want to see my mistakes. 

Preferred pencil-using activity:
Making obsessive lists. 

What's number one on your pencil shop playlist?
"Real World" by Matchbox Twenty

Caitlin -- Manager/Deputy Pencil Lady, Over-seller of Cedar Pointes

What do you do when you're not selling pencils?
I write a lot, sometimes for blogs or magazines, usually just general musings. I like making things and I'm an obsessive Instagrammer and Pinner. I'm also a documented part-time Wonder Woman. 

Favorite pencil:
My favorite pencil is the General's Cedar Pointe. It was the first pencil I fell in love with at the store - I love the soft, natural finish and the point is nicely hard and a bit scratchy. And it comes from my new home, Jersey City. 

Favorite memory involving pencils:
When I started college, my mom took my art supply list and bought me tons of new pencils and charcoal and supplies. I'd never owned different hardnesses of pencils before and it was eye-opening. 

Opinion on erasers:
I like tiny, hard erasers - they need to fit into corners, yet be hard enough not to buckle under pressure. I feel alone in that my favorite eraser is the Mono Sand - it means serious business. 

Preferred pencil-using activity:
Editing papers and making lists. 

What's number one on your pencil shop playlist?
"Everlong" by the Foo Fighters

Izzy -- Pencil Pusher, Obsessive shop playlist editor

What do you do when you're not selling pencils?
Draw, read, write a little, mess around with clothes, listen to music no one cares about anymore, crossword puzzles.

Favorite pencil:
It changes regularly, but right now it's the Craft Design Technology pencil. It's firm enough to write with but smooth enough to draw with, and the point retention is great! It also has a unique ferrule-less plastic eraser. 

Favorite memory involving pencils:
The first time I tried a Blackwing (only a few months ago!) - it was something like a spiritual awakening.

Opinion on erasers:
I like plastic erasers best, and I also like having one independent of my pencil - I erase A LOT.

Preferred pencil-using activity: 
Drawing creepy children.

What's number one on your pencil shop playlist?
"Modern Love" by David Bowie

Chloe -- Pencil Pusher, Compulsive crossword puzzle solver

What do you do when you're not selling pencils?
I "work" with children, i.e. play laser tag, Mario Kart, dinosaurs, etc. I also drink copious amounts of wine (not while working with children).

Favorite pencil:
The Mitsu-bishi 4B Penmanship pencil, and both the General's and Musgrave Test Scoring pencils, for their creamy, soft feel. 

Favorite memory involving pencils:
Receiving a hand-picked assortment of pencils and goodies from Miss CW after her Japan trip. From the glittery black box to the colorful assortment within - glorious. 

Opinion on erasers:
I have none, besides my love for the little elephant Hardtmuth eraser we carry, for purely aesthetic reasoning (it's adorable!).

Preferred pencil-using activity:
List-making - I'm a compulsive list maker. I find it provides me with some semblance of order with my chaotic thoughts. 

What's number one on your pencil shop playlist?
D'Angelo's "Black Messiah" album