![]() ![]() There was a choice of two types: the paper wrap and pull string version and the standard eraser pencil with a fan shaped brush on the tip to brush away rubber pieces from inside the manual typewriters (this was before the days of Tipp-Ex/WhiteOut). Then, when I was in secondary school working through my 4th/5th year option subjects studying Typewriting and Office Practice these paper wrapped pencils were a type of eraser. The first one I saw was when my mum got a brand new chest /trunk freezer in the late 1970s accompanied with a frozen food recipe book, a selection of suitable foil and plastic containers to be used for freezing and a set of three coloured china graph pencils/markers: red/green/black The ‘grease’ in these markers was ideal for writing on the lids of plastic containers that could withstand the rigours of a deep freeze without smudging or being obliterated – handy when you consider that frozen foods could be kept for up to 4 months plus. Hi – I remember these pencils from way back – well the late 1970s onwards anyway. They come in bright colours, no subtle forest shades here! A simple solution that works well! I think it would be very interesting if the paper had fortunes or small quotations printed on the coils, but that might be a bit distracting. To reveal more lead, one pulls the string, breaking the top layer of the coloured paper. This article from Stanford credits Blaisdell with inventing this format of grease pencil.Īlso shown is a cousin, the Klenzo Ink & Type eraser. The box says they were made by Eagle/North-Rite, a division of Berol of Canada. These particular ones date from perhaps the 1980s, and are branded Blaisdell. Still manufactured, I’ve seen them used for traditional purposes such as marking glass and ceramics, but also for more modern tasks such as marking laminated calendars and restaurant seating plans. I remember these always being around the house when I was growing up, yet can’t recall what they were used for. Known as grease markers or china markers, these pencils have wax colour cores, and are wrapped in paper that one tears off link by link. Shopping cart powered by MonsterCommerce ecommerce software.Does anyone remember these? Or still use them? Great for Stone and Tile Work, Restaurants, Fabricators, Nurseries. 72 Or More Just 50 Cents each. - The Most Versatile and Widely used Marker. Markal China Markers For Glass, Stone, Paper, Plastics. Removable. -ĭixon china markers, water resistant, removable marks, non-toxic, 61 cents for 72 or more. Markal Trades Retractable Grease Pencil (china marker) Great alternative to china markers. Use for removing marks from Poscas, Autowriters, China Markers, and Sudz Off Markers. . Must Be Used With Markal Tradesman Holder. -ĬRC Hydro Force Professional Glass Cleaner 20 Oz Aerosol. REFILLS for the Markal Trades Retractable. ![]() Eliminates the hassles found with the old paper-wrapped china markers. * Push-button holder advances the stick as needed. * Marks are water-resistant but REMOVABLE with soap and water or scrubbing. * Marks on plastic, glass metal, wood, cardboard, and paper. ![]() * Retractable grease pencil offers more convenience and longevity than a standard china marker. ![]()
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