If you go out West, you may encounter a grizzly bear. Trust me- it’s right up my alley, since grizzly bears are practically everywhere in Montana.

When I go anywhere outside, I take the Pentel PS315 mechanical pencil with me. Why the PS315? It is the most menacing mechanical pencil I have ever seen:

Look at that sleeve:

It’s 5mm at least. Grizzlies usually carry pencils with 4mm sleeves – they see the Pentel PS315, feel threatened, and leave. That’s your packing tip-have fun out West.

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