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Ecobra (unknown model)

“Ecobra” (unknown model)

Ecobra, Germany

lead diameter
mechanism
composition
variations
production date
origin
2 mm
pushbutton spring clutch
molded plastic barrel, metal fittings
unknown
(1970s)
Germany
   
Ecobra Drafting Kit
Ecobra Drawing Leads

Ecobra Drawing Leads

Ecobra, Germany

lead type
lead size
package quantity
package composition
available degrees/colors
production date
origin
graphite
2 mm
12
plastic box
unknown range
(1970s)
Germany
   

Ecobra 836601

Ecobra GmbH, Nürnberg, Germany

lead diameter
mechanism
composition
variations
production date
origin
2 mm
pushbutton incremental advance clutch
platic barrel, metal mechanism
none
2000s
(Germany)
   
special features lead pointer in removable pushbutton
Ecobra 836703

Ecobra 836703

Ecobra GmbH, Nürnberg, Germany

lead diameter
mechanism
composition
variations
production date
origin
2 mm
pushbutton incremental advance clutch
plastic barrel and clutch(!), metal nosepiece and pushbutton
none known
2000s
(Germany)
   
special features lead pointer in removable pushbutton
This is the only pushbutton style pencil I can think of that actually has a plastic clutch. There are several types of twist-lock leadholders with plastic jaws such as this ancient model.