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[Lucky Bob]

Except that the cores of most pencils are no longer made of graphite.

What makes you say that? I've heard nothing of the sort, but would love to be proven wrong!

 

[J.S. Carter]

Also something i was unaware of, here, lets check Wikipedia right quick...

Ah here it is
"Modern pencils are made industrially by mixing finely ground graphite and clay powders, adding water, forming long spaghetti-like strings, and firing them in a kiln (thermally insulated chambers). The resulting strings are dipped in oil or molten wax, which seeps into the tiny holes of the material, resulting in smoother writing. A juniper or incense-cedar plank with several long parallel grooves is cut to make something called a slat, and the graphite/clay strings are inserted into the grooves. Another grooved plank is glued on top, and the whole thing is then cut into individual pencils, which are then varnished or painted."

so ok your right it is a mixture of Graphite and Clay, It'll still slicker up!