Here are my other 5.6mm graphite clutch pencils. And I do have a favorite one lol. You never know what it will lay down! It makes for a fun drawing session. Enjoy.
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Here are my other 5.6mm graphite clutch pencils. And I do have a favorite one lol. You never know what it will lay down! It makes for a fun drawing session. Enjoy.
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The Koh-I-Noor with the interesting graphite
I bought the second one on the left for my daughter. She loves it for sketching.
That’s a good choice! Wood does feel good in the hands. My son prefers wood to the metal.Quote:
Originally Posted by KrazyIvan
Cool thread!
I also have a weak spot for leadholders - fat leadholders:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4182/...ac378be3_c.jpgFallminenstifte by C.M.Z, auf Flickr
C.
Wow you're not kidding!! Very cool!!Quote:
Originally Posted by christof
Oh my gosh, I love your collection!!!! I am a very big fan of the Caran d’Ache. Thanks for sharing with us. You have made my day for sure! :) What size it the REALLY BIG leadholder??? 10mm???Quote:
Originally Posted by christof
don't know, need to measure. the fat lead has hexagonal diameter.
btw: if you like Cd'A, you'll like these:
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1821/...bced3c44_b.jpgCARAN D'ACHE Fixpencil von -C.M.Z-
two examples of the very first Cd'A Fixpencil from 1934.
pencils are cool!
C.
ps: what is a Cd'A type 55???
Very nice! Another smile on my face...that’s two days in a row! Thank you.Quote:
Originally Posted by christof
The Cd’A Type 55...my Holy Grail 2mm that i’m after...lol
Is it a rare piece no longer made?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rapidray
Rare to me for sure. No longer made. I have the rollerball and the .7mm mechanical pencil. They were made for a year or two. The Type 55 was a design inspiration from the 1965 Mustang gills on the car.Quote:
Originally Posted by FredRydrIs it a rare piece no longer made?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rapidray
Thank you. I have never seen that before. A high-end Fixpencil - this is cool!Quote:
The Cd’A Type 55...my Holy Grail 2mm that i’m after...lol
C.
Thanks! It nice, but I will show you my pride and joy. It is the Caran d’Ache 80th Anniversary set. A 2mm clutch pencil and ballpoint pen. Both .925 Sterling Silver.Quote:
Originally Posted by christof
Very cool!
...my own collection is rather on the basic side:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4366/...f57c94b2_b.jpgCaran D'Ache Fixpencils von -C.M.Z-
c.
Wow...I have never seen a 23 before! That is what, maybe 3 inch’s tall?? That is very nice. There is nothing wrong with your collection. I wish I could find ones like that. Thanks for sharing!