it started with a pencil

We all know that we could not live without the cutting edge mapping, drafting and modeling technology we use everyday to design and construct our spaces and places. But I think most of us would agree at some point in the design phase the humble pencil and or pen appear from a nearby desktop or container of some sort and play a vital role in the design process of our chosen creative form. So while I was combing the world wide web pursuing my favorite writing instruments I came across this digital museum curated by Dennis B. Smith. See below for images from Vintage Drafting Pencil Advertisements.

ROTRING 600 BROCHURE
ad concept and final piece by Barry Jones circa 1990

>ad type: magazine advertisement: Architectural Record
publication date: 1939 August
market: USA

ad type: magazine advertisement: Architectural Record
publication date: 1940 August
market: USA

ad type: magazine ad
publication date: 1960
market: France

ad type: newspaper advertisement from The Tech, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Student Newspaper
publication date: 1957 September 24
market: USA

ad type: miniature brochure (included in box with TK 9400 leadholder)
publication date: circa 1950s
market: Germany

ad type: leaflet

publication date: circa 1940s
market: USA

all images via curator Brian B Smith@LEADHOLDER