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(obverse) Imprint reads: Made by A.W. FABER in Germany * "CASTELL" *

(reverse) Imprint reads: For Photo Retouching * Negatives * 3H

A.W. Faber “Photo Retouching” leadholder

A.W. Faber, Stein, Germany

purpose
lead diameter
mechanism
composition
variations
production date
origin 		photographic negative retouching
2 mm
twist nose clutch
wood barrel, metal fittings
degree imprint, unknown range
circa 1920
Germany
    
hidden markings “D.R.G.M 360086” on metal grip
see also A.W. Faber "Castell" 9022
Photo Retouching with Graphite Pencils
A.W. Faber seems to have made a concerted effort to market pencils directly to photographic retouchers. This specially imprinted model 9022 was sold in photographic supply shops. This leadholder differs from those sold to draftsmen in that it has no colored endcap.
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A.W. Faber “Castell Locktite Retouching Set” for the New York Institute of Photography

A.W. Faber, USA

purpose
lead diameter
mechanism
composition
variations
production date
origin 		photographic negative retouching
2 mm
pushbutton spring clutch
machined plastic barrel, metal fittings
none
circa 1960s
USA
    
see also A.W. Faber Castell Locktite 9400
A.W. Faber Castell Retouching Lead
Photo Retouching with Graphite Pencils
This is a custom packaged leadholder and lead which are otherwise standard A.W. Faber products. Note the lack of lead degree indication on the pencil as well as the tube of lead which contains a variety of degrees.