241 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (78%).
r/pencils Traffic & Engagement r/pencils Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/pencils Most Active Times When r/pencils Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/pencils Flair Performance r/pencils Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 33 (32.7%) | 8 |
| New Pencil(s) Day | 31 (30.7%) | 44 |
| Collection | 11 (10.9%) | 91 |
| Review | 10 (9.9%) | 37 |
| Custom | 6 (5.9%) | 17 |
| Pencil Identification | 5 (5.0%) | 14 |
| Pencil Porn | 5 (5.0%) | 63 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/pencils Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/pencils
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| pencil | 65 (27.0%) | 40 | 9 |
| pencils | 54 (22.4%) | 29 | 9 |
| musgrave | 32 (13.3%) | 30 | 9 |
| seconds | 22 (9.1%) | 24 | 7 |
| blackwing | 13 (5.4%) | 26 | 9 |
| box | 11 (4.6%) | 23 | 6 |
r/pencils Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/pencils
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/pencils Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/pencils
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Kitaboshi Pencil Factory trip (100% free!)
Nice score at resale shop!
Im new, how am i doing?
I have a thing for natural finishes
Faber-Castell sharpener
Pencils
Stub Appreciation Post
Inevitable side effect: Pencil sharpener collection
After acquiring a lifetime supply of Mitsubishi 9800, I was led down a research rabbit hole. This is the result of that research
Mitsu-Bishi 590 No.2
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitaboshi Pencil Factory trip (100% free!) | 862 | 42 | image | Aug 8 |
| Nice score at resale shop! | 506 | 31 | image | Aug 28 |
| Im new, how am i doing? | 235 | 78 | image | Aug 6 |
| I have a thing for natural finishes | 190 | 48 | image | Aug 27 |
| Faber-Castell sharpener | 180 | 14 | image | Aug 8 |
| Pencils | 176 | 17 | image | Aug 27 |
| Stub Appreciation Post | 171 | 15 | image | Aug 22 |
| Inevitable side effect: Pencil sharpener collection | 170 | 19 | image | Aug 23 |
| After acquiring a lifetime supply of Mitsubishi 9800, I was led down a research rabbit hole. This is the result of that research | 150 | 23 | image | Aug 3 |
| Mitsu-Bishi 590 No.2 | 145 | 14 | image | Aug 18 |
r/pencils Audience Overlap r/pencils Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/pencils FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/pencils
What's the best time to post on r/pencils?
Based on posting volume, r/pencils is most active on Wednesdays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/pencils?
r/pencils averages 8 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/pencils get?
Posts on r/pencils average about 38 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/pencils get most?
On r/pencils, most posts are image posts (78%)