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Category:Mechanical Pencils

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This is the set category for articles about mechanical pencils.

Graf von Faber-Castell

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'''Graf von Faber-Castell''' is a line of fine writing instruments from the [[Germany|German]] stationery manufacturer [[brand owner::Faber-Castell]], established in [[Established::1993]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bleistift.blog/2016/01/graf-von-faber-castell-journal-and-paper/ |title=Graf von Faber-Castell Journal and Paper |site= Bleistift Blog }}</ref>. It includes a line of [[pencils]], [[mechanical pencils]], [[fountain pens]], and [[rollerball pens]]. Currently, Graf von Faber-Castell makes high end writing instruments made with luxury materials such as [[ebony]], [[resin]], and [[ivory]].

==Pencils==
Graf von Faber-Castell sells the Perfect Pencil, a sort of pencil extender with an integrated sharper. The end of the pencil houses an eraser, and has a metal cap. Placing the pencil with the point in the extender makes it possible to then use the extender's clip on a pocket, without worrying about the pencil marking clothes or making holes. There are several versions of the Perfect Pencil, in plastic, platinum-plated metal, and sterling silver.

Graf von Faber-Castell sells 0.7 mm twist action mechanical pencils. The barrel of the mechanical pencils are encased with precious woods or resins.

[[File:Graf-von-Faber-Castell Perfect Pencil.jpg|thumb|The [[pencil extender]] with integrated sharpener occupies a special position in Graf von Faber-Castell's collection. Together with the replaceable eraser under the pencil's cap, everything is always quickly accessible within the smallest space - for writing, correcting and sharpening.]]

==Pens==

Graf von Faber-Castell offers a variety of fountain pens. Graf von Faber-Castell fountain pens employ a cartridge/converter filling system, which allows the pen to be filled with ink using either an ink bottle or with self-contained, hassle free cartridges. The models offered come in a variety of finishes, such as wood, lacquered metal, amongst other finishes. Fountain pen nibs are either 18K gold nibs, or polished stainless steel with a hard-wearing iridium metal tip.

Graf von Faber-Castell also sells twist action ballpoint pens, with a similar system to its mechanical pencil. These often belong to a line of products, completing the set of fountain pens, ballpoint pens, rollerballs and mechanical pencils.

==Series==

There have also been variations for the casings. The classic series offers slow growth hard wood surfaces in ebony, pernumbuco and grenadilla. The Intuition series offers glossy black resin, the Guilloche series offer craved dyed resin in coral, indigo, sahara, and black as well as several woods.

=="Pen of the Year"==

Every year since 2003, Graf von Faber-Castell has produced a line of limited edition fountain pens, namely "Pen of the Year". These are regarded as some of the most prized pens in the world due to their fine craftsmanship and limited production. Each "Pen of the Year" has a nib of 18 [[Carat (purity)|carat]] bicolor [[gold]] with a barrel of exotic materials. Below is a list of the "Pen of the Year" materials. 
2003 "Pen of the Year" - [[snakewood]] 
2004 "Pen of the Year" - [[amber]] and [[platinum]] 
2005 "Pen of the Year" - [[stingray]] leather 
2006 "Pen of the Year" - [[ebony]] and [[ivory]] 
2007 "Pen of the Year" - primeval [[fossil]] 
2008 "Pen of the Year" - Indian [[satinwood]] 
2009 "Pen of the Year" - [[horsetail]] 
2010 "Pen of the Year" - carved carbonized [[leather]] 
2011 "Pen of the Year" - [[jade]] 
Due to the limited production as well as the rarity of the material, the 2011 "Pen of the Year" has a [[MSRP]] of 3500 [[USD]]. 
2012 "Pen of the Year" - Material used: ancient oak 
2014 "Pen of the Year" - New series, inspired by historical Buildings. The Pen of the Year 2014 was inspired by the craftsmanship of the builders of the [[Catherine Palace]] 
2015 "Pen of the Year" - green Silesian serpentines


== External links ==
* [http://www.graf-von-faber-castell.com Graf von Faber-Castell official website]


[[Category:Writing implements]]
[[Category:Brands]]

Penac

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'''Penac''' is a brand of the Japanese [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_equipment_manufacturer OEM]/[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_design_manufacturer ODM] mechanical pencil and writing instrument manufacturer [[brand owner::Kotobuki & Co. Ltd]]. The brand was founded in 1994 <ref>Kotobuki & Co Ltd website states both 1994 and 1997 as founding dates of Penac</ref> and the name is an amalgamation of the words “pen” and “ace”.

To date Kotobuki has primarily tried to establish the Penac brand in Asia, the Middle East and Europe. For example PENAC Writing Instruments GmbH (P.W.I. GmbH) was established in Fürth, Germany in 1997, and in 1999 Kotobuki entered into an agreement with the Indian pen manufacturer Schefields<ref>http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/fe/daily/19990916/fco16030.html ''Schefields ties up with Kotobuki for Penac pens''</ref> for them to sell Penac branded pens and mechanical pencils in India.

As one of the world’s leading OEM/ODM manufacturers of mechanical pencils and writing instruments, Kotobuki’s customers include many of the world’s leading international brands such as [[Staedtler]], [[Faber-Castell]], [[Papermate]], [[BIC]], [[Pentel]] and [[Uni]]. The establishment of Penac as an international brand has faced the usual difficulties of establishing a brand in the face of existing well entrenched competitors, as well as it being in competition with Kotobuki’s own major customers, and Penac has struggled to gain market share.

== Notes and references ==
<references />

==External links==
*[http://koto-com.co.jp/en/ Kotobuki & Co Ltd English Language Website]

[[Category:Brands]]

Talk:Pentel Sharp P200

2018-07-13T19:03:46Z

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== #1 claim ==

I think the #1 claim needs some qualification and clarification.
I note the Pentel UK and USA websites state something about it being #1, but Pentel Japan discontinued it many years ago presumably due to poor sales.
[[User:KDMP|KDMP]] ([[User talk:KDMP|talk]]) 08:27, 8 July 2018 (CEST)

:I agree. This sounds like a typical marketing claim to me. I am sure it is #1 when measured in one or more ways, but it would be good to know based on what it is #1 and to have a reference. --[[User:Memm|Memm]] ([[User talk:Memm|talk]]) 22:48, 8 July 2018 (CEST)

== Name of series ==

I think the P20x series has different numbers depending on lead diameter, e.g. 5 for 0.5, 7 for 0.7.. Is there an official name for the P20x series? If so that might be a better name for this article. --[[User:Memm|Memm]] ([[User talk:Memm|talk]]) 22:48, 8 July 2018 (CEST)

:Pentel seem to resist using model numbers even though they have them and print them on their pencils. This one is simply the "SharpTM", and is generally refered to as the P200 series or P20X series as its model numbers are all P20X with X being 3, 5,7 or 9 for lead size 0.3mm, 0.5mm, etc. So the current title of this page "Pentel P205" is incompatible with its text saying it is available in 0.3mm, 0.5mm etc lead.[[User:KDMP|KDMP]] ([[User talk:KDMP|talk]]) 08:08, 13 July 2018 (CEST)
:Hmmm, further research shows several English language country specific Pentel websites do use model numbers and call it the P200. Again they are inconsistent in their naming, some not using the name Sharp either, just calling it the P200 Series. Also some offer the P203 and others do not. All seem to offer P205/7/9.[[User:KDMP|KDMP]] ([[User talk:KDMP|talk]]) 08:29, 13 July 2018 (CEST)

I guess only an Admin can change the name of the page? Suggest Pentel P200 Sharp[[User:KDMP|KDMP]] ([[User talk:KDMP|talk]]) 08:32, 13 July 2018 (CEST)

::I had a look, I think only an admin can 'move' pages. What name should we use for this? Pentel Sharp, Pentel P200 Series, or something else? I can move it and set redirects from related article names. --[[User:Memm|Memm]] ([[User talk:Memm|talk]]) 17:29, 13 July 2018 (CEST)

:::I think it has to be Pentel P200 Sharp or Pentel Sharp P200. Then other Pentel pencils will have to follow the same style - name or number first. I checked a few Pentel sites and they seem to be standardised on name first then number, e.g. Pentel Fiesta AX105, Pentel GraphGear 1000 PG1015. The problem is no one uses name and number for the P200 and a couple of others. They use P200 or Sharp but not both. I vote Pentel Sharp P200 to maintain consistency with other name/number models.[[User:KDMP|KDMP]] ([[User talk:KDMP|talk]]) 21:03, 13 July 2018 (CEST)

== Discontinued in Japan ==
Need year of discontinuation in Japan. I have put c2009 in article as a filler. I know it was discontinued before early 2010.[[User:KDMP|KDMP]] ([[User talk:KDMP|talk]]) 08:35, 13 July 2018 (CEST)

:That is great. We can always change it if we can find a more precise date. --[[User:Memm|Memm]] ([[User talk:Memm|talk]]) 17:29, 13 July 2018 (CEST)

Pentel Sharp P200

2018-07-13T18:54:43Z

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{{Infobox pen line
| name = Pentel Sharp P200
| aka = P20X, P205
| manufacturer = [[Made by::Pentel]]
| type = [[Mechanical_pencil|Mechanical Pencil]]
| released =
| discontinued =
| made_in = [[Made in::Japan]]
}}
[[File:PentelP205.jpg|thumb|right|Pentel P205 Mechanical Pencil]]Many, but not all country specific English language websites of [[Pentel]] make some form of claim that the SharpTM P200 is Pentel's most popular model of mechanical pencil. Despite that, the P200 was discontinued in Pentel's Japanese homemarket in c2009, although numerous limited edition versions have continued to be released in Japan. It is available in 0.3mm, 0.5mm, 0.7mm, and 0.9mm lead sizes, with the last digit of the model number representing the lead size, e.g. P209 is the 0.9mm lead version.

==References and Notes==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Mechanical Pencils]]
[[Category:Pencils]]

Talk:Pentel Sharp P200

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Talk:Pentel Sharp P200

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Talk:Pentel Sharp P200

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Talk:Pentel Sharp P200

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Pentel Sharp P200

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{{Infobox pen line
| name = Pentel Sharp P200
| aka = P20X, P205
| manufacturer = [[Made by::Pentel]]
| type = [[Mechanical_pencil|Mechanical Pencil]]
| released =
| discontinued =
| made_in = [[Made in::Japan]]
}}
[[File:PentelP205.jpg|thumb|right|Pentel P205 Mechanical Pencil]]Many, but not all country specific English language websites of [[Pentel]] make some form of claim that the SharpTM P200 is Pentel's most popular model of mechanical pencil. Despite that, the P200 was discontinued in Pentel's Japanese homemarket in c2009. It is available in 0.3mm, 0.5mm, 0.7mm, and 0.9mm lead sizes, with the last digit of the model number representing the lead size, e.g. P209 is the 0.9mm lead version.

==References and Notes==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Mechanical Pencils]]
[[Category:Pencils]]

Talk:Pentel Sharp P200

2018-07-13T06:08:41Z

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Category talk:Brands

2018-07-10T04:38:45Z

KDMP: Created page with "== Table of Brands == I definitely see the value in the table of companies with date established and location for the companies category, but I'm not sure about it for Brands...."

== Table of Brands ==
I definitely see the value in the table of companies with date established and location for the companies category, but I'm not sure about it for Brands. Date and HQ of brand? Perhaps instead a table of Brand and Brand Owner? This would show who the latest owner of Shaeffer, Rotring, etc is. I suppose you could even try and track the changes as brands are sold from one corporation to another, but that might be too hard for high level table and best left to a table on the individual brands page.

Pentel Sharp P200

2018-07-08T06:29:30Z

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{{Infobox pen line
| name = Pentel P205
| aka = p205
| manufacturer = [[Made by::Pentel]]
| type = [[Mechanical_pencil|Mechanical Pencil]]
| released =
| discontinued =
| made_in = [[Made in::Japan]]
}}
[[File:PentelP205.jpg|thumb|right|Pentel P205 Mechanical Pencil]]The [[Pentel]] P205 is Pentel's #1 most popular mechanical pencil. It is available in 0.5mm, 0.7mm, and 0.9mm lead sizes.

==References and Notes==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Mechanical Pencils]]
[[Category:Pencils]]

Talk:Pentel Sharp P200

2018-07-08T06:27:12Z

KDMP: #1 Claim

I think the #1 claim needs some qualification and clarification.
I note the Pentel UK and USA websites state something about it being #1, but Pentel Japan discontinued it many years ago presumably due to poor sales.
[[User:KDMP|KDMP]] ([[User talk:KDMP|talk]]) 08:27, 8 July 2018 (CEST)

Penac

2018-07-08T04:48:16Z

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'''Penac''' is a brand of the Japanese [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_equipment_manufacturer OEM]/[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_design_manufacturer ODM] mechanical pencil and writing instrument manufacturer [[Kotobuki & Co. Ltd]]. The brand was founded in 1994 <ref>Kotobuki & Co Ltd website states both 1994 and 1997 as founding dates of Penac</ref> and the name is an amalgamation of the words “pen” and “ace”.

To date Kotobuki has primarily tried to establish the Penac brand in Asia, the Middle East and Europe. For example PENAC Writing Instruments GmbH (P.W.I. GmbH) was established in Fürth, Germany in 1997, and in 1999 Kotobuki entered into an agreement with the Indian pen manufacturer Schefields<ref>http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/fe/daily/19990916/fco16030.html ''Schefields ties up with Kotobuki for Penac pens''</ref> for them to sell Penac branded pens and mechanical pencils in India.

As one of the world’s leading OEM/ODM manufacturers of mechanical pencils and writing instruments, Kotobuki’s customers include many of the world’s leading international brands such as [[Staedtler]], [[Faber-Castell]], [[Papermate]], [[BIC]], [[Pentel]] and [[Uni]]. The establishment of Penac as an international brand has faced the usual difficulties of establishing a brand in the face of existing well entrenched competitors, as well as it being in competition with Kotobuki’s own major customers, and Penac has struggled to gain market share.

== Notes and references ==
<references />

==External links==
*[http://koto-com.co.jp/en/ Kotobuki & Co Ltd English Language Website]

Penac

2018-07-07T09:17:54Z

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'''Penac''' is a brand of the Japanese [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_equipment_manufacturer OEM]/[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_design_manufacturer ODM] mechanical pencil and writing instrument manufacturer [[Kotobuki & Co. Ltd]]. The brand was founded in 1994 <ref>Kotobuki & Co Ltd website states both 1994 and 1997 as founding dates of Penac</ref> and the name is an amalgamation of the words “pen” and “ace”.

To date Kotobuki has primarily tried to establish the Penac brand in Asia, the Middle East and Europe. For example in 1999 Kotobuki entered into an agreement with the Indian pen manufacturer Schefields<ref>http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/fe/daily/19990916/fco16030.html ''Schefields ties up with Kotobuki for Penac pens''</ref> for them to sell Penac branded pens and mechanical pencils in India.

As one of the world’s leading OEM/ODM manufacturers of mechanical pencils and writing instruments, Kotobuki’s customers include many of the world’s leading international brands such as [[Staedtler]], [[Faber-Castell]], [[Papermate]], [[BIC]], [[Pentel]] and [[Uni]]/[[Mitsubishi Pencil]]. The establishment of Penac as an international brand has faced the usual difficulties of establishing a brand in the face of existing well entrenched competitors, as well as it being in competition with Kotobuki’s own major customers, and Penac has struggled to gain market share.

== Notes and references ==
<references />

==External links==
*[http://koto-com.co.jp/en/ Kotobuki & Co Ltd English Language Website]

Penac

2018-07-07T09:14:24Z

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'''Penac''' is a brand of the Japanese [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_equipment_manufacturer OEM]/[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_design_manufacturer ODM] mechanical pencil and writing instrument manufacturer [[Kotobuki & Co. Ltd]]. The brand was founded in 1994 <ref>Kotobuki & Co Ltd website states both 1994 and 1997 as founding dates of Penac</ref> and the name is an amalgamation of the words “pen” and “ace”.

To date Kotobuki has primarily tried to establish the Penac brand in Asia, the Middle East and Europe. For example in 1999 Kotobuki entered into an agreement with the Indian pen manufacturer Schefields<ref>http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/fe/daily/19990916/fco16030.html ''Schefields ties up with Kotobuki for Penac pens''</ref> for them to sell Penac branded pens and mechanical pencils in India.

As one of the world’s leading OEM/ODM manufacturers of mechanical pencils and writing instruments, Kotobuki’s customers include many of the world’s leading international brands such as [[Staedtler]], [[Faber-Castell]], [[Papermate]], [[BIC]], [[Pentel]] and [[Mitsubishi Pencil]]. The establishment of Penac as an international brand has faced the usual difficulties of establishing a brand in the face of existing well entrenched competitors, as well as it being in competition with Kotobuki’s own major customers, and Penac has struggled to gain market share.

== Notes and references ==
<references />

==External links==
*[http://koto-com.co.jp/en/ Kotobuki & Co Ltd English Language Website]

Penac

2018-07-07T07:10:16Z

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'''Penac''' is a brand of the Japanese [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_equipment_manufacturer OEM]/[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_design_manufacturer ODM] mechanical pencil and writing instrument manufacturer [[Kotobuki & Co. Ltd]]. The brand was founded in 1994 and the name is an amalgamation of the words “pen” and “ace”.

To date Kotobuki has primarily tried to establish the Penac brand in Asia, the Middle East and Europe. For example in 1999 Kotobuki entered into an agreement with the Indian pen manufacturer Schefields for them to sell Penac branded pens and mechanical pencils in India.

As one of the world’s leading OEM/ODM manufacturers of mechanical pencils and writing instruments, Kotobuki’s customers include many of the world’s leading international brands such as [[Staedtler]], [[Faber-Castell]], [[Papermate]], [[BIC]], [[Pentel]] and [[Mitsubishi Pencil]]. The establishment of Penac as an international brand has faced the usual difficulties of establishing a brand in the face of existing well entrenched competitors, as well as it being in competition with Kotobuki’s own major customers, and Penac has struggled to gain market share.

Penac

2018-07-07T07:04:58Z

KDMP:

'''Penac''' is a brand of the Japanese OEM/ODM mechanical pencil and writing instrument manufacturer [[Kotobuki & Co. Ltd]]. The brand was founded in 1994 and the name is an amalgamation of the words “pen” and “ace”.

To date Kotobuki has primarily tried to establish the Penac brand in Asia, the Middle East and Europe. For example in 1999 Kotobuki entered into an agreement with the Indian pen manufacturer Schefields for them to sell Penac branded pens and mechanical pencils in India.

As one of the world’s leading OEM/ODM manufacturers of mechanical pencils and writing instruments, Kotobuki’s customers include many of the world’s leading international brands such as [[Staedtler]], [[Faber-Castell]], [[Papermate]], [[BIC]], [[Pentel]] and [[Mitsubishi Pencil]]. The establishment of Penac as an international brand has faced the usual difficulties of establishing a brand in the face of existing well entrenched competitors, as well as it being in competition with Kotobuki’s own major customers, and Penac has struggled to gain market share.

Lamy 2000

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{{Infobox pen line
| name = Lamy 2000
| aka = 2000
| manufacturer = [[Made by::Lamy]]
| type = [[Fountain_pen|Fountain Pen]]

[[Ballpoint]]

[[Rollerball]]

[[Mechanical Pencil]]
| released = 1966
| discontinued =
| made_in = [[Made in::Germany]]
}}

[[File:Lamy 2000 Complete Set.jpg|right|500px]]The [[Lamy]] 2000 was designed by Gerd Alfred Müller and the fountain pen was released in 1966, followed by the ball point pen in 1968 and the mechanical pencil in 1970. It remains in production today. The 2000 was innovative in its day for its use of a special fiberglass resin, Makrolon, produced by Bayer, for the body of the pen.
The fountain pen version of the 2000 is the only Lamy fountain pen that is a piston fill pen, so thus only takes bottled ink. There is also a mechanical pencil, a ballpoint pen and a four-color ballpoint pen.

==Special Editions==
Over the years there were several special editions:

===30 Jahre Lamy (1996)===
The 30 Jahre Lamy (30 years Lamy) edition from 1996, featured a body made from grenadill wood with silver plated trim. <ref>[https://vintagefountainpens.co.uk/product/no6970-lamy-2000-30-jahre-special-edition-ballpoint-pen-from-1996/ Vintage Fontain Pens 30 Jahre Lamy], accessed 29 March 2016</ref> 10,000 ballpoint pens of this edition were made. <ref>[https://vintagefountainpens.co.uk/product/no6970-lamy-2000-30-jahre-special-edition-ballpoint-pen-from-1996/ Vintage Fontain Pens 30 Jahre Lamy], accessed 29 March 2016</ref>

===2000 Edition (2000)===
A commemorative fountain pen version was produced for the new millennium called the Edition 2000, which features an inverse design of the original: a stainless steel body with Makrolon ring and polished clip. <ref>[http://www.rickconner.net/penspotters/lamy.2000.html Penspotters Lamy 2000], accessed 29 March 2016</ref>

===Keramik (2006)===
In 2006 a Keramik or ceramicon edition of the Lamy 200 was being sold. 7,500 ballpoint pens of this edition were manufactured. <ref>[http://www.papilando.com/schreibgeräte/minimalistisch-funktional-zeitlos-designklassiker-von-lamy/lamy-2000-ceramicon/ Papilando], accessed 29 March 2016</ref>
[[File:Lamy_2000_Keramik.jpg|500px|frameless|center]]

===Titanium (2009)===
This edition of the Lamy 2000 is made of solid titanium and was released in September 2009. <ref>[http://www.lamy.com/content/news/press/e10431/index_eng.html Lamy web site], accessed 29 March 2016</ref>

===Red (2013)===
The Red edition of the Lamy 2000 is a pen set customised by Sir Jonathan Ive and Marc Newson. It sold for US$25,000 at the (RED) charity auction on 23 November 2013. The set includes the LAMY 2000 fountain pen, ballpoint pen, mechanical pencil, rollerball and four-colour ballpoint pen. <ref>[http://www.lamy.com/content/news/press/e10330/index_eng.html Lamy web site], accessed 29 March 2016</ref>
[[File:Lamy 2000 Red.jpg|500px|frameless|center]]

===Black Amber 50th Anniversary (2016)===
2016 celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Lamy 2000, and with it a special edition of the 2000. Based on the [[#Metal|Stainless Steel]] 2000, this was a new color for the stainless steel 2000. Available as a Ballpoint, Rollerball or Fountain Pen, with a ''Lamy 50th'' engraving to denote the special edition.
[[File:Lamy 2000 Black Amber.png|500px|frameless|center]]

===Taxus===
The ballpoint pen of the Taxus edition of the Lamy 2000 is made of golden-yellow yew wood. <ref>[http://www.lamy.com/eng/b2c/2000/203_taxus Lamy web site], accessed 29 March 2016</ref> It is a special edition, but not a limited edition of the Lamy 2000.
[[File:LAMY-2000-Taxus.png|500px|frameless|center]]

===Blackwood===
The ballpoint pen of the Blackwood edition of the Lamy 2000 is made of grenadilla, or African blackwood. <ref>[http://www.lamy.com/eng/b2c/2000/203_blackwood Lamy web site], accessed 29 March 2016</ref> It is a special edition, but not a limited edition of the Lamy 2000.
[[File:LAMY-2000-Blackwood.png|500px|frameless|center]]

===Metal===
The metal edition of the Lamy 2000 features a fountain pen made of stainless steel. <ref>[http://www.lamy.com/eng/b2c/2000/002_metal Lamy web site], accessed 29 March 2016</ref> It is a special edition, but not a limited edition of the Lamy 2000. Fountain pen, ballpoint pen, mechanical pencil and roller ball are available as part of the Lamy 2000 metal edition.
[[File:LAMY 2000 Stainless Steel FP.png|500px|frameless|center]]

==References and Notes==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Ballpoint Pens]]
[[Category:Fountain Pens]]
[[Category:Mechanical Pencils]]
[[Category:Pencils]]
[[Category:Rollerball Pens]]
[[Category:Lamy]]

Penac

2018-07-07T05:42:22Z

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'''Penac''' is a brand of the Japanese OEM/ODM writing instrument manufacturer [[Kotobuki & Co. Ltd]]. The brand was founded in 1994 and the name is an amalgamation of the words “pen” and “ace”.

To date Kotobuki has primarily tried to establish the Penac brand in Asia, the Middle East and Europe. For example in 1999 Kotobuki entered into an agreement with the Indian pen manufacturer Schefields for them to sell Penac branded pens and mechanical pencils in India.

As one of the world’s leading OEM/ODM manufacturers of mechanical pencils and writing instruments, Kotobuki’s customers include many of the world’s leading international brands such as [[Staedtler]], [[Faber-Castell]], [[Papermate]], [[BIC]], [[Pentel]] and [[Mitsubishi Pencil]]. The establishment of Penac as an international brand has faced the usual difficulties of establishing a brand in the face of existing well entrenched competitors, as well as it being in competition with Kotobuki’s own major customers, and Penac has struggled to gain market share.

Dave's Mechanical Pencils

2018-07-07T05:40:42Z

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'''Dave's Mechanical Pencils''' is a blog about mechanical pencils and other stationery. It is located at http://davesmechanicalpencils.blogspot.com/

Penac

2018-07-07T05:30:53Z

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Penac is a brand of the Japanese OEM/ODM writing instrument manufacturer [[Kotobuki & Co. Ltd]]. The brand was founded in 1994 and the name is an amalgamation of the words “pen” and “ace”.

To date Kotobuki has primarily tried to establish the Penac brand in Asia, the Middle East and Europe. For example in 1999 Kotobuki entered into an agreement with the Indian pen manufacturer Schefields for them to sell Penac branded pens and mechanical pencils in India.

As one of the world’s leading OEM/ODM manufacturers of mechanical pencils and writing instruments, Kotobuki’s customers include many of the world’s leading international brands such as [[Staedtler]], [[Faber-Castell]], [[Papermate]], [[BIC]], [[Pentel]] and [[Mitsubishi Pencil]]. The establishment of Penac as an international brand has faced the usual difficulties of establishing a brand in the face of existing well entrenched competitors, as well as it being in competition with Kotobuki’s own major customers, and Penac has struggled to gain market share.

Stationery Wiki:Mechanical Pencil Day Contest 2018

2018-07-05T08:27:51Z

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The Mechanical Pencil Day Contest 2018 is the first ever contest held on Stationery Wiki. The contest is played and won by skill of editing. The purpose of the Mechanical Pencil Day Contest 2018 is to encourage content creation and improvement of articles related to mechanical pencils and to have fun.

== The Judges ==

[[The Pen Addict|The Pen Addict's]] [[Brad Dowdy]] and Dave of [[Dave's Mechanical Pencils]] fame have agreed to act as judges for this contest.

== How to participate ==

To participate you need to amend an existing or create a new article related to mechanical pencils. To keep things simple you don't have to indicate that you want to participate. All contributions will automatically count for the contest.

'''The deadline for contributions will be 5 August 2018 at 12:00 (noon) UTC.'''

== Who can participate ==

Everyone can participate, but the prizes can only be sent to countries Royal Mail delivers to, so if you live on the ISS or in a research station in Antarctica and are not sure whether they deliver to you you can check on their [https://www.royalmail.com/personal/international-delivery/country-guides/ Country Guide page].

== What you can win ==

You can find an [https://bleistift.blog/2018/07/mechanical-pencil-day-is-here/ explanation on this Bleistift.blog post].
The judges will pick two contributions each. This means that if both judges pick the same contributions there will be two prizes, but depending on whether there is overlap or not there can also be three or four prizes. In that case [[User:Memm]] will pick one or two mechanical pencils from his collection as additional prizes.