# Nostalgic Classroom-Inspired Candles The Word. Notebooks Pencil Shavings Candle is School-Themed By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-08-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencil-shavings-candle References: [coolmaterial](https://coolmaterial.com/home/pencil-shavings-candle/) & [wordnotebooks](https://www.wordnotebooks.com/products/pencil-shavings-candle) The Word. Notebooks Pencil Shavings Candle is a nostalgia-inducing product that will evoke memories of the classroom when lit to transform any personal or professional space. The candle is crafted with [100% soy wax](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lab-co-soy-wax-candles) and features [notes of cedar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evergreen-candle) along with pencil lead when lit to help encourage the mind to wander and recall childhood memories of being in the classroom. Crafted in the USA, the candle features a four ounce pour that is encased in a simplistic glass jar that is held closed with a lid to let a person bring it with them wherever they go. The Word. Notebooks Pencil Shavings Candle builds on the popularity of [nostalgia-inducing products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snuggle-x-homesick) that have been hitting the market to offer consumers a way to daydream about simpler days. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nostalgia-inducing Products:** Opportunity to create and market more products that evoke memories of the past to tap into consumers' desire for nostalgia. - **Soy Wax Candles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop new or improved soy wax candles with unique scents and features. - **Mobile Candle Solutions:** Innovative opportunity to design portable candle packaging and accessories that allow consumers to bring their favorite scents wherever they go. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Potential for decorative items and accessories that enhance the nostalgic atmosphere of homes and spaces. - **Personal Care:** Opportunity to expand personal care product lines to include nostalgia-inspired scented candles that promote relaxation and evoke positive memories. - **Stationery and Office Supplies:** Chances to combine stationary elements like pencil shavings scent to create unique and functional office or study-related products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Childhood Snack-Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barney-x-mala.md) - [Handmade Novel-Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/literature-candles.md) - [Cereal-Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-mills-x-homesick.md) - [Floral Novelty-Scented Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-hanging-fruit.md) - [National Park-Inspired Candle Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-fragrances.md) - [Smokey Scented Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burning-woods.md) - [Rustic Cocktail-Scented Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-fashioned-candle.md) - [Soda-Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olipop-orange-cream-candle.md) - [Table-Top Gaming Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dnd-candles.md)