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Pentel “Accu Graph” PG1505
Pentel “Accu Graph” PG1505
retractable point

Pentel PSD5

Pentel, Japan

lead diameter(s)
mechanism
composition
variations
production date
origin
0.5 mm
pushbutton incremental advance clutch, 4 mm fixed sleeve, retractable point
plastic barrel, metal mechanism, nosepiece, and grip
grip color: black, silver
circa 1980s
Japan
   
special features lead degree indicator, retractable point
see also Pentel catalog, 1980, p 21
US patent 3,713,745 "Push-Type Mechanical Pencil"
retractable Pilot

0.3 mm model pictured courtesy Pawel Bartuzi collection

Mechanica

Pentel, Japan

lead diameter(s)
mechanism
composition
variations
production date
origin
0.3 and 0.5 mm
pushbutton incremental advance clutch
plastic barrel, metal grip and mechanics
Japanese and export models
1968 to (1980s)
Japan
   
special features integrated retractable point protector,
movable lead degree indicator
see also British patent 1,273,716 "Mechanical Pencil"