pencil talk

Continuing from the previous post, we open up the tin. I would say there is a lot of evidence of pride in the product: The paper flaps have all sorts of fascinating information about the MARS line. I like the list of the “most important” products: The pencils, finished in black, perhaps have less show [...]

Pencil packaging graphics were truly amazing some years ago. This post is more a look at some particular artwork rather an exploration of the pencils. The seams of this box have largely disintegrated: One side of the bottom has a label: While the box itself has some nostalgic appeal, a gem is hidden on the [...]