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OK this might be a childish request so please bare with me. In 1975-76 I was 12 years old. I had a friend whos family owned a small dime store. In their store they sold the coolest pencils as a kid I had ever seen. The pencil itself was regular in size however the eraser was 2X larger than usual. They also had a picture of Micky Mouse printed on them up by the eraser. I was so envious of my friend, Jackie for being able to use such a cool pencil. Back then they cost $.18 each. I couldn’t afford them. I never asked for one for free. I would love to find them now. Have any of you seen them? Know if they are available anywhere? I am sorry if this is the wrong venue to ask such a question.
For the last 25+ years I have faithfully carried in my pocket a retractable mechanical pencil I have not been able to find for some years. My first ones were made by Staedtler, later ones by Stabilo, and the latest ones (from a decade ago) marked Y&C GRIP 500. They were made with red or black barrels and the tip fully retracted into the barrel by pressing the clip. I have a small number for backup/parts, but would like to get some more since mine are wearing out. I’ve never seen much info on them and they’re unlike any others I’ve seen.
Hi Judy, your question is more than fine. I hope someone can help you. A manufacturer’s name, or drawing or photo might help stir someone’s memory.
Jerome, older Staedtler and Stabilo pencils might be findable if you know the exact product name and model number.
A quick search tells me that “Y&C GRIP 500″ is a reference to Yasutomo. I was not aware of such a company. It looks like they make a Grip 250 in 0.5mm and 0.7mm, and sell them via their online shop for $US2.60 plus shipping. Here is a photo of an older version. If you want an original, try asking Jeremy at Pencils 11. I’ll bet he has one or knows where to find one.
Hello and Season’s Greetings!
While cleaning out my basement, I came across a pencil with the name Yikes! on the side. The wood casing is tinted yellow, and it is coated in an orange gloss. It leave a crisp, sharp mark and I prefer it to the other common brand pencils I own. Problem is, I only have one of these pencils and I’d like to have more of them. My preliminary research tells me that the manufacturer went out of business in the ’90’s. Would anyone familiar with this brand be able to recommend a similar lead?
Thank you!
Am I reading this html page correctly that Sanford-Berol was the manufacturer of the old Yikes! brand?
http://my.execpc.com/~alert/schoolprod.html
I was already 30 years old by the early 90’s so had not heard of them. There are people trying to find them on many pencil related sites.
It looks like the Pentech wood pencil brand may be history. Jakks Pacific Inc. bought Pentech back in 2000. I used to see oddball pencils from them (triangular, re-cycled plastic bag pencils, etc.) but Amazon doesn’t show stock of most of the wood pencils. As is was, it was all import related. The old Pentech was gone by 2000, which included the shutdown of a wood pencil division.
Hang in there General Pencil and Musgrave.
I’ve been looking for a set of Pen, mechanical pencil, mini-ruler, mini-scissor and a highlighter, all packed in a very flat plastic case made by Mitsubishi Pencil. The model was COMPO/GP. I received it as a gift from a friend of mine back in 1991!! The tiny compact case is perfect when traveling. I haven’t been able to find any information online. Does anyone know if there are newer models of this Set??
I can’t seem to find anything on this wonderful site that talks about the grimy old hand cranked planetary cutter sharpener. Can we have three cheers for an old single sized Berol Apsco Chicago sharpener? I have one that sat unused in my household for 20+ years while I used another unit. It sharpens so nice that it looks like someone polished the pencil to a needle-like tip!
Hello, we’re looking for 5000 pcs of pencils produced by recycled denim. Could you please help?
Thanks in advance.
Hi~I have a wooden hinged box with an etched design on top..a horse and rider…and the words “blackfeet Indian” I am assuming it is an old pencil box? I’ve had it at least 25 years. Is it worth anything?
hi,
my question might sound silly, but i really would like to know if pencil is a commodity? also who would be the target market segment for this.
thank you
c.jaisakthi
Having already left comments in several categories, I feel I have been remiss for not saying just how much I enjoy and appreciate this site. It is an especially welcome resource considering that I am an artist who has chosen to work in graphite pencil exclusively. Finding people who share my enthusiasm for all things pencil is very gratifying, and I look forward to contributing to this community in a way that recompenses what I have already received from it. Many thanks for your excellent labors on this site.
Boris, guest articles are welcome. I see those old workhorse sharpeners at public libraries, but don’t own one, and am sure others could offer more on the subject.
jaisakthi, I would say that in general, yes, in 2010 pencils are commodities, and purchased by schools. Many of the pencils we discuss here are high quality pencils of interest to specialists and serious users, whether professional or amateur. This type of pencil is not yet a commodity.
James, thank you very much for your kind greetings. Graphite is not typically an artist’s sole medium today! It’s great to have you onboard as a reader and contributor.
Hi Pencilman,
Would you happen to know where I can get a Faber Castell TK 9400 in sterling silver?
Would you happen to know how much they cost? (Excluding the one for 500euro)…(That guy is BARKING)LOL.
If you can successfully help me locate one for a reasonable price I will be sooooooo appreciative.
Thanks,
Sincerly,
Steve
Is the Pentech liquid graphits wooden pencil now history?