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[N.B. This post has been revised. The original article referred to these images as "centurions", but in the comment section, it was noted that neither is a centurion.] There is a certain well known pencil manufacturer who has often used a graphical image in their products, packaging, and advertising. The details of the image have [...] The fourth in our series on Korean pencils. The Fable is the top of the Dong-a line. It has the slogan, “The highest quality for general use.” Does this mean they are the highest quality, and can be used for general purposes, or does it mean that among the pool of “general use” pencils, the [...] I’m not certain if this is the one leadholder to rule them all, but it is very nice – exceptionally nice. Has Dixon gone too far in extending the Ticonderoga brand? Fort Ticonderoga has played a part in French, British, and especially American history. It played a landmark role in the American revolution. The Ticonderoga pencil has been named and marketed such that its identity is inextricably bound with this history. Dixon, dating from the 18th [...] The 19th International Stationery and Office Products Fair in Tokyo (underway now) has seen a major pencil announcement – the revival of the famed Colleen Pencil Co. It seems this is the Thailand based version of the company, relaunching products in Japan. Two products in particular look fantastic to me: A nostalgic recreation of the [...] We’ve seen red and blue pencils from both the US and Europe – and now thanks to the kindness of fellow pencil aficionado isu from the uncomfortable chair, I am able to present some pencils from the estimable Kita-Boshi in Japan. These aren’t just red and blue pencils – they are vermilion and prussian blue [...] |
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