Worlds Best Pencil Value?

 

At the time some 50 plus years ago these pencils may have been your best value. This is another great example of a cardboard counter display by a name brand pencil maker. Only missing a few pencils and someone put another type in there as well. Made by the Empire Pencil Company which is located in Shelbyville Tennessee. Pencils still work fine and this display and pencils were made in the USA. It is hard to picture these types of cardboard displays on the shelves today. Add them all to your collection.

Were You a Slick Teen in 1969?

 

If you were then you had all the Mod Designs for school in 1969 which would make you a Slick Chick. Notebooks, pencil box, three ring binders were all part of the Slick Teen ad. We have started to add plenty of these old magazine ads to our collection so add them to yours.

My Ruler Collection

 

I did say that I would post all of my plastic ruler collection and I got close but a few duplicates did not make it in the picture because I ran out of space. This collection covers the late 50s to the 80s with most from Sterling Plastic followed by Pedigree. I believe only one protractor is not made in the US. Protractors and rulers on the left side that are not carded are currently being used and do not forget that they can also be used as bookmarks. These type office and school items are getting harder to find and I encourage you to pick up a few of these before they are all gone. Over the years I have found them on eBay, garage sales and flea markets. Every school or office supply collection should also include a slide rule. These items are made of plastic, they do break so if you see them jump. This post has given me an idea for future posts which would include all my Sterling Plastic items and all my plastic pencil boxes. Add them all to your collection.

Pedigree and Friends

 

Here we have a great selection of old Pedigree school and office supplies. There is also a roll of Scotch brand Masking tape and a Eberhard Faber typewriter eraser. All these items are around 40 plus years old and still in great shape. Many of us have used these items in school and all were made here in the USA. In the few days we will have a large collection of pens from the 60s and 70s still on their cards or in their original packaging. These are all great items from our past. One of the most visited posts here at the supply room has been plastic rulers and since I have gotten more in we are going to lay them all out for you to see on our next post. Add them all to your collection.

Lets Add Some Staplers

 

Here we have a great selection of 40 plus year old staplers. All seem to be in good shape along with their packaging. Top left is a small hand held stapler made by Arrow Fastener Co. Next are three Bear Brand Co staplers made in Hong Kong. Followed by a small stapler called the Bambi made by the Rexel Office Products in Long Island City New York. Great picture of the father and kid. Last is one of my favorite staplers the Swingline TOT. Have used these TOT staplers for many years. All these staplers use the same small size staples. Last on the right is a great 4 pack of old erasers. Made in Taiwan. Add them all to your collection.

Christmas In August Part 2

 

Another good friend of mine here in Central Texas just got back from Greece. All items are Faber Castell except the green and brown Uniball Power Tank eco. Never seen one before and I do like the green and brown color. Perfect Pencil, Power Tank, some great wooden Faber Castell pencils, 2 more mechanical pencils, two roller ball pens and another mechanical pencil and a nice set with pencils, eraser and sharpener. Great job Robyn. The supply room keeps getting bigger. Add them all to your collection.

Christmas In August Part 1

 

My good friend Ricardo and I have been exchanging boxes of supplies over the past year and here is the one I just got in the mail. Most of the stuff is Faber Castell. Starting on the left is a Faber Castell perfect pencil, have two of these now. Next are a few Faber Castell pencil sharpeners and one by Maped, add in a few Faber Castell erasers. Plenty of Faber Castell pencils with friends. My wooden pencil collection is growing. Now what do I see? A new blue BIC 4 way in blue. They come in many colors but here in the USA I can only find the black one. Over at Pocket Blonde you can see a great review of this new 4 way pen. After the BIC is a large collection of pens and Faber Castell pencils plus some more erasers. Last take a look at the red Bel Bol 2mm pencil on the right. Great Haul. Thanks Ricardo. Next post will be Part 2 of my Christmas in August.IC