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TEC Drafting Pencil

TEC Pencil Company, Los Angeles, California, USA

lead diameter
mechanism
composition
variations
production date
origin
2 mm
head twist lock clutch
machined plastic barrel, molded plastic cap, metal mechanism
none
1940s
USA
   
see also US Patent 2,298,555 "Mechanical Lead Pencil," 1939
TEC Refill Leads
 

 

Vemco TEC Drafting Pencil

(pointed head)

V & E Manufacturing Co., Pasadena, California, USA

lead diameter
mechanism
composition
variations
production date
origin
2 mm
head twist lock clutch
machined plastic barrel, molded plastic cap, metal mechanism
none
1950s
USA
   
special features interchangeable lead indicator rings
see also Vemco TEC Photographic Retouching Leadholder
Defiance Sales Corp. catalog, 1955, p 251
 

 

Vemco TEC Drafting Pencil

(flat head)

V & E Manufacturing Co., Pasadena, California, USA

lead diameter
mechanism
composition
variations
production date
origin
2 mm
head twist lock clutch
machined plastic barrel, metal mechanism
none
1950s
USA
   
special features interchangeable lead indicator rings
see also Defiance Sales Corp. catalog, 1955, p 251
TEC Double-Ended Drafting Pencil
 

TEC Double-Ended Drafting Pencil

TEC Pencil Company, Los Angeles, California, USA

lead diameter
mechanism
composition
variations
production date
origin
2 mm
mid-mounted double twist lock clutch
machined plastic barrel, metal mechanism
none
1950s
USA
   
special features unusual double ended adaptation of the head-twist mechanism
interchangeable lead indicator rings
see also Vemco TEC Photographic Retouching Set
Gordon Draftsmen's Supply Co. catalog, 1948, p 51
Defiance Sales Corp. catalog, 1955, p 251
TEC Double-Ended Drafting Pencil

TEC Double-Ended Drafting Pencil
TEC Drafting Set packaging.