Matching the grey sky

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Matching the grey sky we had today in my region.

Grey today
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Many thanks to @majkycz_y for getting me the Zenith 7 ballpoint pen from Poland! (It’s the fourth from the right.)

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That looks like a perfect P215
It’s not the rarest pencil but I’ve never found a minty one like that!!!
Very nice

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Very nice color, which one is the fourth from the left?

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Looks almost identical to a Ballograf Epoca.

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Yes, it looks like the Epoca (except for the clip, of course), that’s why I thought maybe it was a Ballograf.

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Grey Zenith 7? :grey_heart: :slight_smile:

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Everyone talking about the pens while me just appreciating the beautiful quality of the photo

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I really need to find out how that is done!

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Thank you all!

Yes, it is. I was lucky enough to find it about 15 years ago and haven’t used it since.

The fourth from the left is a woodcased pencil from ITO-YA. I believe it was manufactured by Camel because it has the characteristic eraser tip that Camel pencils are known for.

Yes, it really it. The first copy appeared in socialist Poland in the 1970s, also under the name ‘Zenith 7’, but as far as I know it was not licensed. Beside the current Polish Zenith 7 there’s also the very similar Zenith 7 from Monami from Korea. I don’t know if there’s a connection, though.

I don’t think it was manufactured by Ballograf; the quality is not as high as the original.

I was surprised too :smiley:

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I took the photo by a window to avoid harsh shadows and reflections that can be caused by lamps. To brighten it up a bit at the bottom, I used white paper, which reflected the sunlight somewhat.

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Nice! It was my pleasure!

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You’re like the Bob Ross of picture taking.

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As long as it’s just the sky that’s grey - not your mood!

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I’m glad to hear that!

I wish I were as relaxed as he is :wink:

No, quite the opposite – I’m in a splendid mood :smiley:

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By the way, there is also a grey Epoca P, but not in the regular series, rather in the “R” (recycled) series:

Unlike the regular model, this one has a woodgrain surface which looks great and feels pleasant to the touch.

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Such a clean and satisfying grey lineup — everything looks perfectly coordinated with the mood of the day. Love this aesthetic!

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Welcome @John_S123
I look to forward to seeing more from you

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Thank you! And welcome to the forum :smiley: