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For some of us, back to school means back to the chalkboard. What’s the difference between good chalkboard chalk and bad?    Show links: Gizmodo article on Hagoromo Lapsang Souchong tea from Heine Brothers Baron Fig Mastermind Hagoromo chalk (This one is my favorite of the three Japanese brands I’ve tried). You can try out a smaller box (1 dozen), or just go for it and get the box of 72 sticks. Umajirushi performs almost as well, but is slightly less dense and a little louder in use. Rikagaku sticks are slightly narrower and a little less dense than the other two. It’s an excellent performer but a little louder and a little dustier in use. And just in case