Scripto Scriptomatic Pen

Here we have a complete counter top display for the Scripto Scriptomatic Ball Point Pen T707. From the 50s, this set is in great shape. All plastic body except for the push bottom top and the pocket clip. These could be used today. Refills just push into the top clip, inserted into the body and you are ready. One of the interesting thing about these scripto counter top displays is the information on the back of the cards. Information on the pens, reordering instructions and sales tips for the sales clerk. On the back of the display it states" Before demonstrating pen, make several loops pressing ball point firmly on paper" It also states to "Recommend this pen to your customers for:

Non-Smearing, Permanent Writing

Light-Weight

Gay Colors

Slim Styling and Economy

These pens were sold in a different time, Counter displays on a counter. Sales clerk demonstrating the pen to the customers. Sales clerk in a suit and tie with nametag. This is why I like the old pens and pencils from the 50s and 60s.

Jet Pen Order

Today was a good day for mail down in the supply room. I ordered these three items from Jet Pens without knowing much about any of them. This is my first KOKUYO notebook. This one has the slanted pages so it is easy to find where you want to be. 80 sheets, 10" by 7". Paper is nice. Middle item is a 5 pack of KOKUYO Beetle Tip highlighters. Use them three ways, chisel point, fine point and two lines, one above and one below your text. Should have some fun with these. The pen on the right is a Zebra Sharbo X LT3 in Hunter Green. This is a $45.00 pen. I saw the review over at the Pen Addict and saw this pen move up to the number one spot. This is the middle of the road model. I put in a .05 black refill, .04 green refill and a.07 pencil. This is a well constructed writing instrument. Not too heavy, writes great and since it is a multi pen, it is number 61 in my collection. I do like this pen. I would not go with the $120.00 model but I do like the one I got for use down in the supply room. It is a real pleasure to write with.

Storage Racks

Many items in my collection are still in their original packaging. I do take some out, use them for a time then back in the package they go. Here are two ways I have found to store them. On the left is a Scripto rack. This rack now holds more then just scripto. There are 15 straight hooks that are 7" long. Plenty of space. The rack on the right is a "Toms" snack rack, I have two of these and there are 34 spaces/ 17 on each side to hang stuff. I like to try and keep the older pens and pencils in their original package. They can be opened and then put back. Two more ways to keep our stuff. Back right you will see a Lindy Pen rack, and a Pentel Lead rack and back left you will see another Scripto rack.

Bates Model G List Finder

I have had many of these over the years but can not fine a one of the them now. So I picked up this vintage Bates Model G List Finder to add to the collection. All the pages are full so a new refill is in order. The list finder itself works well and is in great shape. It will be put to work as soon as I find a refill. This item is from around the 60s I would think. Great item to add to your collection.

Scripto P970s

I do love my daily trips to the mail box. In today's mail were two brand new Scripto .07, P970s. One in black and one in maroon. Both still on the card so they are P979s. At the bottom is my original P950. These pencils are made in Japan, and are part of the famous series 9 mechanical pencils from Scripto. There are four in the set starting with the P930, P950, P970 and the P990. Very similar to the Pentel Sharp P205. For those who want all the details on this pencil go over to www.roger-russell.com/scripto2.htm. Roger has some for sale and you can also check E-bay. These pencils are a must for scripto and mechanical pencil collectors.

Big Chief and Friend

Here we have more old notebooks from the 60s. These were used by my wife and are from the early 60s. On the left you have a HY-Grade Premium Second Grade Tablet. 5/8" ruling. On the right is the Big Chief 8x12" Pencil Tablet, 40 sheets Nr# 21849. Made by the Springfield Tablet Company, Springfield Mo. 65805. These are nice additions to any collection.

Something New, Something Old

After looking at all the blogs talking about the Clairefontaine notebooks I picked up three for use here in the supply room. I bought different sizes so I could try them out. They came from the Texas Art and Supply store in Houston Texas. They were all on sale. They are very nice notebooks. I used the large one today in a city meeting and it was a great writing experience. On the right is a Blue Horse Composition Book from I believe the 60s. Original price was .10 cents. Nice addition to the supply room.