Attached is an image of a few of my pencils. I collect Japanese pens and pencils.
From left to right.
*Greatman. Note the embossed finish. Something like a lost wax process
*Pilot Super. Late 1950s.
*VANCO 1930s.
*Newman.
*Newman.
*Platinum Silver. 1950s.
*Platinum Silver. 1950s. Different cap style.
*Opal. 1950s.
*Hoshiesu. 1950s.
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Ohhhh wow
Look at these!
Welcome @superite !
Thank you for sharing these!
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I love the crinkly finish on the Greatman! Kinda reminds me of crumpled aluminum foil… Aside from the Greatman, the rest are twist propel, correct?
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Pilot Super, from the late 50s! They’re all beautiful.
Yes. Except for the Greatman, all twist propel.
Also note the VANCO is listed incorrected as it should be after the Newman.
The VANCO is celluloid - weird colors for the era.
The Greatman is aluminum. Very light.
The Platinum, Opal, and Hoshiesu are all marked SILVER.
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