Yesterday’s quiz on modern pencils was fun, so let’s try a vintage version.
Many of these brands carry on, although not necessarily under the same ownership. Others are sadly gone.
[UPDATE]
Michael and others demonstrated a great knowledge of yesteryear’s pencils.
The pencils are (left to right):
1. Eberhard Faber Microtomic
2. IBM Electrographic
3. Eagle Black Warrior
4. A. W. Faber Castell 9000
5. Eberhard Faber Mongol
6. Blackfeet Indian
7. Venus Super Velvet
8. Eagle Turquoise
9. L & C Hardmuth Mephisto
10. Staedtler Mars