Nataraj Vs Apsara: Netizens' Debate On Which Brand Is Better Goes Viral

Netizens returned to the sweet pleasures of their school days, flocking to Reddit to discuss the need of the hour¡ª

Which pencil brand reigns supreme? A new thread on the platform is gaining traction for its essential subject matter as people on the Internet decide whether Nataraj wins against Apsara or the latter takes the cake.

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Netizens point out the technicalities of the two pencils

From the design to the wood quality, netizens did not take their debate on the matter lightly as every comment pitched valid points to support their favourite pencil brand from childhood. Going back to the days when we longed to use pens in our notebooks, pencils held more meaning than any ideology.

The two brands have been part of the lives of our country¡¯s youth for decades. Whether it be the classic red and black design of the Nataraj pencils or the silver and black chic stripes of the Apsara leads, it all held importance to our 10-year-old self. But now the internet has proven that growing up is a myth and these pencils can still hold meaning for many.

Check out the discussion thread below:

Other big brands also entered the match

A serious discussion on the topic began in the comment section of the post as a commenter dissed Nataraj right off the bat, calling the pencils of the brand cheap. Another gave an in-depth analysis of the two pencils and wrote, "Natraj color scheme looks dull and ugly (black and red) and wood quality doesn't feel good and they're not smooth. Apsara and Doms way better."

Replying to the comment, a netizen pointed out that the brands Apsara and Doms were for the "rich", as Nataraj was seen as one of the more affordable brands. Another commented that although now children discern class with iPhones and MacBooks, it was simply about a pencil brand back in the day.

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Netizens say Apsara ads were "iconic"

Some people brought out the brilliance of Apsara's advertisements, which were "iconic." They popularized the saying, "Extra 5 marks for good handwriting." Amid the chaos of the debate, a comment about mechanical pencils raged havoc in the comment section.

Although many different brand names entered the chat during the discussion, like Doms, Faber Castle, and Camlin, it was clear that Apsara had enchanted the majority of the masses with its strong build and extra dark lead. With a majority tipping toward the brand, the Nataraj stans quietly took a back seat at the town hall discussion and watched the majority rip their argument to shreds.

Check out how netizens reacted to the debate:

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