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unknown model

Keuffel & Esser, New York

lead diameter mechanism composition variations production date origin	2 mm pushbutton spring clutch all metal pushbutton color: black, blue, ? circa 1960s Italy
see also	Koh-I-Noor 5611

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Keuffel & Esser Tru Point Automatic

Keuffel & Esser, New York

lead diameter mechanism composition variations production date origin	2 mm pushbutton incremental-advance/spring-clutch all metal none circa 1967 USA
special features	unique incremetnal-advance mechanism with exposed clutch collet
see also	Tru Point Automatic Lead Holder US Patent 3,450,482 "Pencil Lead Holder with Fixed Length Feed," 1967 advertising leaflet distributed with Tru-Point lead pointers

This pencil was manufactured by the Tru Point company that also made the ubiquitous Tru Point lead pointer. As with the lead pointer, Tru-Point would brand this pencil with the markings of other companies, hence this K+E branded version. The mechanism in this pencil is unique. It combines the convenience of auto lead advance and the rigidity of exterior clutch jaws.

Documentation included with the K&E Automatic.