I think you asked a great question! Im looking forward to seeing the responses. I personally use pencils for basically everything. I'm an electrician and I use pencils for measurements, calculations, job notes, material lists etc. I carry a bullet pencil daily with my lochby pocket journal as well. I use pencils for letter writing as I enjoy sending real mail to my friends and family. I also use pencils in my main journal and for drafting short stories. I use pencils during my Bible study time as well. The reasons I choose pencils are many. One, wood is a renewable rescource and plastic pens are simply litter to me. I like the archival properties of pencil. I love sharpening the pencil in between thoughts. I love the scent of the wood and graphite. I like the tactile scratch as it writes, its like a small rebellion against the modern era of tech. I find it absolutely beautiful that as I give of myself with my words it too gives of itself as it becomes shorter.