Pencils

Sometimes the most challenging part about collecting a set of writing instruments is collecting the pencil. Our Pelikan Souveran D800 pencil with .7mm leads is not impossible to find, but not as common as the black, green and blue variants. The red was even discontinued for several years--brought back only recently. This is one of those earlier pencils. It also is in excellent condition with minimal, if any, wear. Twist the tail cap to extend or retract the leads. You will find it has a fresh new eraser and spare leads under it. Arriving in its original box, this pencil is the perfect way to complete a set or start collecting a new color for a new set of Pelikans. A sparkly (matte) golden mama pelican sits with a single chick on the black field of the Pelikan logo. 14.2cm.

Perhaps our favorite color combination on the Parker 100 pencil is this sky-blue and brushed-gold design. Our preowned luxury pencil is in great working order with a new eraser and spare .5mm leads. You'll see some scratches on the brushed gold cap and nose cone. Twist the cap to advance the lead or close up/retract the lead mechanism. Makes math, crosswords and sudoku more fun. 13.8cm.

It seems a misnomer that Parker Duofold Jr. pencils are called juniors. They are about the same length as the seniors, just a little thinner. There's only one little dimple in the golden tail topper. The rest of the vintage pencil shows a little wear from use and brassing. The tail-twist mechanism works great, advancing and retracting the 1.1mm lead. There's a spare lead but no eraser under the tail topper. 13cm.

Finding "clean" lapis blue in vintage writing instruments is difficult in our modern age. The white flecks are nearly perfect in the blue barrel. It has a nice, deep, crisp imprint, too. There are no significant dents or scratches. A little brassing can be found. The pen works well. You can easily advance or retract the 1.1mm lead with a twist of the tail cap. Remove the golden tail topper to reveal the remains of the hardened eraser with spare leads below it. 13cm capped.

Parker Duofold pencils are remarkably made and engineered devices. Nearly 100 years after its manufacture, this black-and-pearl design still works great. Senior length, this pen is a great sample of these vintage pencils. It has some noticeable wear from use. The tail topper has a little denting from a drop and a few little dimples on its side. Traces of brassing can be seen. It writes well with a 1.1mm lead that advances smoothly with a twist of the tail topper. 14cm capped.

Vintage pencil collectors might find the charm in this 1950s Esterbrook Deluxe pencil. It is a nice clutch/click pencil with a 1.1mm lead. The grey is perfect for that gray-flannel suit so popular in that era. This one comes with spare leads and a hardened eraser. It shows a little wear but nothing egregious. A nice, user-grade classic. 12.2cm.

Dignified and confident is the aura of this senior-sized Parker Duofold pencil in a burgundy and black design. It advances and retracts a 1.1mm lead with a smooth, easy twist of the tail cap. It has a little wear, but there are no cracks and minimal brassing. The streamlined black topper has a few little nicks from drops and such. A very nicely engraved signature graces the back of the cap. It appears to read "Charles M. Auriett." The last name is difficult to read; the "A" is definite the U, R, and I all look the same. Maybe it is really "Auuett," but that seems unlikely. Possibly "Arruett." Although nicely engraved, it is easy to overlook by anyone watching you write. No eraser but some spare leads. 13.1cm.

Black hard rubber Esterbrook Dollar pencils are a great early pencil, especially when they have an early clutch lead-advance mechanism. This one is a little weathered looking with wear to the nose cone. However, there are no cracks, and the click advance works well. This one comes with a 1.1mm lead preloaded. No eraser or spare leads. 12.2cm.