I have an old metal Koh-i-noor from a drafting set that just sits 'right' every time I pick it up. And I have a Rotring Initial that carry all the time (but it's a .7 pencil and I tend to break those leads). Now I reach for my Spoke pencils (super comfortable, great weight, love the section grip). And I have one turned wood pencil that I keep thinking will be my go-to because it feels great to hold, but something is 'off' about it when writing, and I think it's the weight/balance.
I think I have that very same clutch pencil ( I didn't know what it was called ) and used it very regularly for quite awhile, but it's gone missing in the very unorganized stash of art supplies I really needed to have.....I used it with EO leads, seemed like a nice cross between graphite and prismacolor pencils. I ran across the pointer recently and will be looking for the holder again!!
So, yes, I said EO, and have tried looking that up.............but do not see that product anywhere!!! I don't think I am imagining it, but it was a verrrrry long time ago. If I run across any, I will let you know : )
I have used some of these before - Staedtler Mars Lumochrom 204. They come in different colors. At the time I wasn't interested so I must have tossed them out. A quick search on Amazon listed lots of 2.0 mm leads, Koh-I-Noor has some.
I share this nostalgia. My Dad was a mechanical engineer too, and I have many of his drafting tools. Unfortunately I misplaced the pencil like yours many years ago, but I have other tools that I reach for, like a divider and ruling pen. There is something special about opening the old, velvet-lined box with weighty instruments to draw lines connecting the past and now:)
I’m always up for a good tool post!
I think I should do more. I am always interested in what others use and love to try new things.
Me too. I get it. Love the vintage mechanical pencil. I'd favor it too.
What a tribute to your dad!
I loved this story. I think every artist
on the planet has a half dozen stories like this. It was really fun to read.
Thanks Josh!
I love this. I have pencils and pens I keep coming back to as well. That looks like a well loved, and well used pencil!
Yessirie. I would love to know your go to pencils.
I have an old metal Koh-i-noor from a drafting set that just sits 'right' every time I pick it up. And I have a Rotring Initial that carry all the time (but it's a .7 pencil and I tend to break those leads). Now I reach for my Spoke pencils (super comfortable, great weight, love the section grip). And I have one turned wood pencil that I keep thinking will be my go-to because it feels great to hold, but something is 'off' about it when writing, and I think it's the weight/balance.
I think I have that very same clutch pencil ( I didn't know what it was called ) and used it very regularly for quite awhile, but it's gone missing in the very unorganized stash of art supplies I really needed to have.....I used it with EO leads, seemed like a nice cross between graphite and prismacolor pencils. I ran across the pointer recently and will be looking for the holder again!!
Thanks for the reminder!!!
EO leads you say....
So, yes, I said EO, and have tried looking that up.............but do not see that product anywhere!!! I don't think I am imagining it, but it was a verrrrry long time ago. If I run across any, I will let you know : )
I have used some of these before - Staedtler Mars Lumochrom 204. They come in different colors. At the time I wasn't interested so I must have tossed them out. A quick search on Amazon listed lots of 2.0 mm leads, Koh-I-Noor has some.
Thank you!! Amazon does have so many more options, I was looking at Dick Blick, not as much available. So perhaps I haven't imagined it all : )
Thank you for writing Christopher. I can relate. The Rotring 600 / 0.5mm that came to me as a gift 3 years ago has changed my life. For the better!
It's like a carpenter and his hammer or a plumber and her wrench. Our tools become an extension of us, for sure.
I share this nostalgia. My Dad was a mechanical engineer too, and I have many of his drafting tools. Unfortunately I misplaced the pencil like yours many years ago, but I have other tools that I reach for, like a divider and ruling pen. There is something special about opening the old, velvet-lined box with weighty instruments to draw lines connecting the past and now:)