This is a vintage combination pencil topper and sharpener. The writing on the piece says “556 Eagle Pencil Co. New York, USA.” The blade looks like it will need to be replaced but its perfect for the traveling writer or artist. (Thanks to Ben at Skylab Letterpress for sharing his awesome score with us, which…
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Adler Tippa Script Typewriter
I thought I’d share some photos of my latest typewriter acquisition. It is an Adler Tippa which was made in West Germany. What little research I could find on the internet revealed little about when the typewriter was produced. As West Germany was reunified with East Germany in 1990 and the notes about the ribbon…
Classic mid-century industrial metal 3-tier file caddy. Gorgeous! And imagine what some new paint could do! $26 (via msmichiganroux on Etsy)
Great graphics on a vintage box of sharpeners! (via radandhungry)
Vintage pen nib packaging. (via superdilettante by our old friends at LettError)
Five vintage European pencils dating from the 40s to the 60s, in a random assortment and presented in a beautiful paper envelope. $22 (via Notebook Stories)
If you’ve lusted after vintage bullet pencils as long as I have, you’ll be delighted to hear that Midori is making both pencils and pens as well as refills. Both pens and pencils are available in three finishes: brass, brown and white. Pens are $31.95 and accept Ohto ballpoint refills ($1.20). Pencils are $23.95 and…