261 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 9 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (79%).
r/pencils Traffic & Engagement r/pencils Traffic & Engagement
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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)
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r/pencils Flair Performance r/pencils Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| New Pencil(s) Day | 39 (35.8%) | 48 |
| Question | 29 (26.6%) | 19 |
| Collection | 12 (11.0%) | 59 |
| Review | 10 (9.2%) | 53 |
| Pencil Porn | 10 (9.2%) | 43 |
| Pencil Identification | 5 (4.6%) | 11 |
| Custom | 4 (3.7%) | 22 |
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 | 86 (33.0%) | 35 | 10 |
| pencils | 57 (21.8%) | 33 | 7 |
| musgrave | 21 (8.1%) | 34 | 9 |
| blackwing | 17 (6.5%) | 23 | 7 |
| sharpener | 11 (4.2%) | 50 | 11 |
| found | 10 (3.8%) | 45 | 5 |
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.
Ticonderoga sent my teacher wife a "How its made" kit.
Why am I like this?
Flea market pencil haul
How gorgeous are vintage pencil boxes?
I went to a yard sale and I am afraid I went overboard. Additional stacks of pencils not pictured.
Found. Grandpa was an art teacher. Edinburgh.
Mitsubishi 9852EW. Need some suggestions.
Tombow Ippo Kakikata — absolutely amazed
Long Hit Pencil Sharpener
Vintage Find
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticonderoga sent my teacher wife a "How its made" kit. | 387 | 24 | image | Sep 1 |
| Why am I like this? | 380 | 23 | image | Sep 27 |
| Flea market pencil haul | 254 | 6 | image | Sep 5 |
| How gorgeous are vintage pencil boxes? | 165 | 14 | image | Sep 17 |
| I went to a yard sale and I am afraid I went overboard. Additional stacks of pencils not pictured. | 151 | 52 | image | Sep 19 |
| Found. Grandpa was an art teacher. Edinburgh. | 146 | 2 | image | Sep 12 |
| Mitsubishi 9852EW. Need some suggestions. | 137 | 31 | image | Sep 6 |
| Tombow Ippo Kakikata — absolutely amazed | 136 | 12 | image | Sep 25 |
| Long Hit Pencil Sharpener | 128 | 13 | image | Sep 19 |
| Vintage Find | 127 | 5 | image | Sep 22 |
r/pencils Audience Overlap r/pencils Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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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 Fridays around 4 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 9 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 37 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/pencils get most?
On r/pencils, most posts are image posts (79%)