I spent 50 hours drawing a line graph

Re:I spent 50 hours drawing a line graph by dougdude3339 on Thursday May 21, 2026 @11:05AM (#48223998)

What's been more interesting to me lately than using software to design data visualizations is learning to draw data by hand. It's a time consuming process but incredibly rewarding. The feeling of erasing graphite to reveal clean, crisp lines is something that software cannot recreate.

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Re:I spent 50 hours drawing a line graph by otherme123 on Sunday May 24, 2026 @06:15AM (#48256041)

What do you use to erase pencil? The words "Using an eraser and a light touch" suggest a gum or a vynil eraser. I make a ball with the kneaded eraser and roll it with the palm against the paper.

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Re:I spent 50 hours drawing a line graph by dougdude3339 on Sunday May 24, 2026 @01:16PM (#48259133)

I found myself using the Prismacolor Artgum eraser the most. It had a nice way of shedding the used parts and staying clean. I like the kneaded erasers too but I tend to dirty them up too much.

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Re:I spent 50 hours drawing a line graph by khoitsma on Sunday May 24, 2026 @01:55PM (#48259512)

I use the Pentel Hi-Polymer eraser. Minimal abrasion of the paper, clean removal of graphite.

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