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    Default The big ones...5.6mm graphite

    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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    Default Re: The big ones...5.6mm graphite

    The Koh-I-Noor with the interesting graphite
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    Default Re: The big ones...5.6mm graphite

    I bought the second one on the left for my daughter. She loves it for sketching.
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    Default Re: The big ones...5.6mm graphite

    Quote Originally Posted by KrazyIvan View Post
    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.
    0.5mm vs 0.7mm graphite sizes is much like 9mm vs 45acp...they both work if you know what you are doing. - me

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    Default Re: The big ones...5.6mm graphite

    Cool thread!

    I also have a weak spot for leadholders - fat leadholders:

    Fallminenstifte by C.M.Z, auf Flickr

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    Default Re: The big ones...5.6mm graphite

    Quote Originally Posted by christof View Post
    Cool thread!

    I also have a weak spot for leadholders - fat leadholders:

    C.
    Wow you're not kidding!! Very cool!!

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    Default Re: The big ones...5.6mm graphite

    Quote Originally Posted by christof View Post
    Cool thread!

    I also have a weak spot for leadholders - fat leadholders:

    Fallminenstifte by C.M.Z, auf Flickr

    C.
    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???
    0.5mm vs 0.7mm graphite sizes is much like 9mm vs 45acp...they both work if you know what you are doing. - me

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    Default Re: The big ones...5.6mm graphite

    don't know, need to measure. the fat lead has hexagonal diameter.

    btw: if you like Cd'A, you'll like these:

    CARAN 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???
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    Default Re: The big ones...5.6mm graphite

    Quote Originally Posted by christof View Post
    don't know, need to measure. the fat lead has hexagonal diameter.

    btw: if you like Cd'A, you'll like these:

    CARAN 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.
    The Cd’A Type 55...my Holy Grail 2mm that i’m after...lol
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    Default Re: The big ones...5.6mm graphite

    Quote Originally Posted by Rapidray View Post
    The Cd’A Type 55...my Holy Grail 2mm that i’m after...lol
    Is it a rare piece no longer made?

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    Default Re: The big ones...5.6mm graphite

    Quote Originally Posted by FredRydr View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Rapidray View Post
    The Cd’A Type 55...my Holy Grail 2mm that i’m after...lol
    Is it a rare piece no longer made?
    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.
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    The Cd’A Type 55...my Holy Grail 2mm that i’m after...lol
    Thank you. I have never seen that before. A high-end Fixpencil - this is cool!
    C.

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    Default Re: The big ones...5.6mm graphite

    Quote Originally Posted by christof View Post
    The Cd’A Type 55...my Holy Grail 2mm that i’m after...lol
    Thank you. I have never seen that before. A high-end Fixpencil - this is cool!
    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.
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    Very cool!

    ...my own collection is rather on the basic side:

    Caran D'Ache Fixpencils von -C.M.Z-

    c.

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    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!
    0.5mm vs 0.7mm graphite sizes is much like 9mm vs 45acp...they both work if you know what you are doing. - me

    Looking for Caran d'Ache Type 55 2mm set and Rotation .7 pencils.

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