Archive for November, 2005

Faber Castell 9000

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2005

The new Faber Castell 9000 centennial tin has a traditional graphic of mounted knights duelling. What a careful examination reveals is that the knights are duelling with pencils - the victor with a Faber Castell 9000, and the losing opponent a broken yellow pencil. The yellow pencil might represent a rival manufacturer’s product, or the […]

Faber Castell Grip 2001

Wednesday, November 9th, 2005

The pencils are simply beautiful. They are both functional and attractive.

Invisible Ink

Monday, November 7th, 2005

One of the most whimsical and intriguing items in the world of writing instruments and stationery is invisible ink.

Blackfeet Indian Pencils

Saturday, November 5th, 2005

“A quality pencil that has a varnished natural wood encasing”

Rhodia Pads

Tuesday, November 1st, 2005

The Rhodia pad is an icon for many.