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VENUS REFILL LEADS

For use in VENUS Everpointed pencils No. 849 and other pencil lead holders. A favorite working tool of artists, draftsmen and others who prefer pencils that always retain their original length.

This is VENUS lead, the same lead that is used in VENUS Pencils. Nothing more positive than this can be said for their quality.

American Pencil Co.
Made in U.S.A.
Trade Mark Reg'd

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Venus Drawing Leads

Preferred by professionals. SHARPER, CLEANER LINES. They're smoother because leads are homogenized by the patented Colloidol process* — crisp drawings for the artist — non-smear tracings for the draftsman. Perfect Prints direct from pencil tracings. ACCURATELY GRADED. All degrees are specially formulated and tested for unvarying accuracy and strength. Fit all standard holders.

*U.S. Pat. 1,738,888

USE THE NEW VENUS REFILLABLE DRAWING PENCIL

Non-slip clutch—Fast action push button mechanism

PLUS —EXCLUSIVE SPOT-VIEW DEGREE INDICATOR —nothing to turn or twist. Simply set degree. It remembers for you.

Holds all degrees of lead

Venus Pen & Pencil Corporation • New York • N.Y. Made in U.S.A.