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Eberhard Faber Colorbrite 3110

Colorbrite 3110

Eberhard Faber Pencil Co., Brooklyn, New York, USA

purpose
lead diameter
mechanism
composition
variations
production date
origin
color drawing
2 mm
clutch
extruded and machined plastic barrel, plastic grip, metal fittings
none
(1940s–1950s)
USA
 
Colorbrite 3110 instruction sheet.
special features transparent barrel
see also Eberhard Faber Colorbrite No. 3100 leads
Eberhard Faber Microtomic 610 leadholder
Eberhard Faber ad from April 1954 Architectural Record
Defiance Sales Corp. catalog, 1955, p 253
Eberhard Faber Colorbrite 3110 package
Eberhard Faber Reform Crayon Holder

Eberhard Faber “Reform” Crayon Lead Pencil

Eberhard Faber Pencil Co., Brooklyn, New York, USA

purpose
lead diameter
mechanism
composition
variations
production date
origin
marking
~4 mm
twist lock clutch
painted brass barrel, brass mechanism
colored barrel and lead: black, blue, red, yellow, ?
(1930s to 1950s)
USA
   
This instrument was available in various colors corresponding to lead color. The lead is an unusual diameter of approximately 4 mm.

Eberhard Faber Reform Crayon Holder
Eberhard Faber 1560 Pony Clip
imprint reads: “Eberhard Faber 1560—Pony Clip” courtesy Allan Macdonald collection

1560 “Pony Clip”

Eberhard Faber Pencil Co., Brooklyn, New York, USA

purpose
lead diameter
mechanism
composition
variations
production date
origin
general use
apprx. 2 mm
twist head lock clutch
metal barrel with wooden core
unknown, probably barrel color
circa 1908
USA
   
special features eraser
Eberhard Faber 1560 Pony Clip
Eberhard Faber 1560 Pony Clip
Eberhard Faber 1560 Pony Clip

imprint on core reads: “Eberhard Faber pat. Nov. 10, 1908 — ask for — Refill Leads No. 3002”