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Tacro Tacombi

Tacombi No. 150 “Pocket Pencil Compass”

Tacombi, (Germany)

lead diameter
mechanism
composition
variations
production date
origin
1.18 mm
slide actuated spring clutch
plastic barrel and knob, metal clutch and compass leg
none
1950s
Germany
   
Tacro Tacombi   left Tacombi packaging.

below The pencil in compass configuration. The small knob on the left side of the barrel is the sliding actuator for the clutch. The top knob turns to clamp the compass leg into place.
 
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