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rotring Art Pencil

Art Pencil

rotring Werke Riepe KG, Germany

purpose
lead diameter
mechanism
composition
variations
production date
origin
sketching
2 mm
pushbutton spring clutch
plastic barrel, metal mechanism
none
1984 to (1990s)
Germany
   
The Art Pencil is the uncommon sibling of rotring's Art Pen caligraphy fountain pen. The most unusual feature is the exposed tail spring which is not the primary spring. The Art Pencil is also exceptionally large for a 2 mm leadholder.

rotring Art Pencil
Art Pencil and Pen set. courtesy Allan Macdonald collection