Here are some vintage pencils from Japan. Is anyone familiar with the brand Globe?
The “Patent No. 111696” should be a clue.
The online museum of the Japanese pencil organization displays many interesting items – but not this brand.
The graphics are charming, and show a compass (not a pencil!) in the hand of a drafter or architect.
Any further information would be most appreciated!
This “Globe” brand is called “Chikyu” in Japan.
“Chikyu” means “the globe” or “the earth” in Japanese language.
You may know the Chikyu-Enpitsu.
The Chikyu-brand pencils are not available now in Japan,
but I don’t know whether this company has gone bankrupt or not.
Thank you isu, the information is appreciated!
good design, love the illustration.