This unassuming little mechanical pencil is a very old pal. I draw with it just about every day. I have had it since 7th grade, which I can assure you was a LONG time ago. It’s a Staedtler, made in Germany, circa 1980. This is officially a well-made product- I also have about 50 other mech pencils that don’t function half as well.
It’s sort of a miracle that haven’t lost it, considering it’s followed me across the globe over the years. Do they still make good stuff like this anymore?? I mean, does anyone? Seems like everything today is designed to break or malfunction. Anyhow, it’s a fun little reminder of being age 12 or 13 and studying mechanical drawing (ew!) in junior high.
You can see my Pencil Pal with his long-time steady companion, The Squishy Eraser. And there, in the background, is The Computer. Three very important tools. Not shown, the equally important Prismacolor Cool Grey 90% colored pencil. I love ’em, and buy ’em by the boxfull.
THAT looks familiar! I too get hooked on just certain types of mechanical pencils… and the new one’s don’t work nearly as well.
Even more infuriating is I notice that they come out with new models every 7 months… and abandon the old ones. So if I find a pencil that’s well balanced and draws well, it’s time to stock up!!!
jn
Oh, my…I completely forgot that I took semester (or quarter…?) of drafing in high school! I vaguely recall that I enjoyed it…I think. I appreciate your help in digging up that memory!
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Am a technical pencil junky! Just looking at your mechanical pencil made me want to go out a buy one!
Ah that should have been mechanical pencil. Got so excited I lost my brain!