Above is the instagram link. I wonder if this is somehow related to the pilot spiral loading patent
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doesnt seem like it is the case though, it lacks the back loading clutch, and seems to be a side knock with a sliding window to access the lead resevoir tube. There does not seem to be a lead spiral reservoir inside.
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Super cool idea! I am not sure I fully dig the implementation, but this seems such a cool piece and conversation starter.
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The first mechanical pencil built for architects
Not quite truthful there…
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@ everyone: Has a side-loading window been done in the past?
I’m 99% sure Pilot has a patent that mentions it, specifically in the series on spiral reservoir pencils. I’m not certain if Pilot actually patented that mechanism, but it was definitely listed as a potential door mechanism for refilling a pencil. As far as I know, none are in production.
