I prefer to write things in pencil (it's more appealing to me and my handwriting tends to prefer it) but since I'm left-handed it's difficult to do so without smearing graphite all over the place. I usually write in pen at work and for some notes at home, but if I'm doing math problems or any form of homework or note taking, I want to do it in pencil. And then type it out before it smears/fades.
For drawing, I prefer charcoal, even though I make more of a mess with it than graphite. I've done some drawing with pens, even with fountain pens and ink, and I just prefer to work with charcoal. I don't like planning ahead like I have to with ink.
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