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Post Tru-Point Pencil Pointer

Frederick Post, USA

lead size
mechanism
composition
variations
production date
origin
2 mm (or smaller)
desktop turret with abrasive cylindrical insert
cast iron base with die-cast turret
none
circa 1950s
USA
   
see also Tru-Point Lead Pointer
 

Post Tru-Point Variable Taper Model D

Frederick Post, USA

lead size
mechanism
composition
variations
production date
origin
2 mm (or smaller)
desktop turret with abrasive cylindrical insert and variable taper adjustment
cast iron base with die-cast turret
none
circa 1960s to 70s
USA
   
see also Tru-Point Variable Taper Lead Pointer

Tru-Point Lead Pointer

Teledyne Post, USA

lead size
mechanism
composition
variations
production date
origin
2mm
desktop turret with abrasive disposable cup
plastic with steel weight in base
none
circa 1980
USA
   
see also Tru-Point Model D-3760 Lead Pointer
Keuffel & Esser Tru-Point Lead Pointer