
Vintage Story Mod DB · Vintage Story mod
Pencil
Adds some simple pencils. They can be used to write on signs and in books, so you don't have to carry around a piece of charcoal. Currently available in all colors which can be used for cave drawing: carbon black, red ochre, yellow ochre, and chalk white. Now
Quick answer
Which Pencil release should I use?
Pencil 2.2.0 targets 1.22.0-pre.1, 1.22.0-pre.2, 1.22.0-pre.3. It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Pencil required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
This release supports both sides, but the source does not require it on the server.
What else does Pencil 2.2.0 need?
2.2.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Pencil without breaking your instance.
Built for Pencil 2.2.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 2.2.0. It targets 1.22.0-pre.1, 1.22.0-pre.2, 1.22.0-pre.3; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 2.2.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Pencil add?
Adds some simple pencils. They can be used to write on signs and in books, so you don't have to carry around a piece of charcoal. Currently available in all colors which can be used for cave drawing: carbon black, red ochre, yellow ochre, and chalk white. Now also adds new colors: verdigris, ultramarine, and cinnabar. These colors will be used when writing on signs or on walls.
Project description from Vintage Story Mod DB.
Pick your setup
Pencil releases for each Vintage Story version.
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.22.5
1 loader build1.22.4
1 loader build1.22.3
1 loader build1.22.2
1 loader build1.22.1
1 loader build1.22.0-rc.10
1 loader build1.22.0-rc.9
1 loader build1.22.0-rc.8
1 loader build1.22.0-rc.7
1 loader build1.22.0-rc.6
1 loader build1.22.0-rc.5
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 45 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Pencil versions and loaders
2.2.0
pencil_v2.2.0.zip
12 Jul 2026
2.1.0
pencil_v2.1.0.zip
3 Mar 2026
2.0.0
pencil_v2.0.0.zip
6 Feb 2026
1.0.2
pencil.zip
6 Oct 2025
1.0.1
pencil.zip
5 Oct 2025
1.0.0
pencil.zip
5 Oct 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Vintage Story Mod DB project page is in Resources.