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	(obverse) Imprint reads: Made by A.W. FABER in Germany * "CASTELL" * (reverse) Imprint reads: For Photo Retouching * Negatives * 3H

A.W. Faber “Photo Retouching” leadholder

A.W. Faber, Stein, Germany

purpose lead diameter mechanism composition variations production date origin	photographic negative retouching 2 mm twist nose clutch wood barrel, metal fittings degree imprint, unknown range circa 1920 Germany
hidden markings	“D.R.G.M 360086” on metal grip
see also	A.W. Faber "Castell" 9022 Photo Retouching with Graphite Pencils

A.W. Faber seems to have made a concerted effort to market pencils directly to photographic retouchers. This specially imprinted model 9022 was sold in photographic supply shops. This leadholder differs from those sold to draftsmen in that it has no colored endcap.

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A.W. Faber “Castell Locktite Retouching Set” for the New York Institute of Photography

A.W. Faber, USA

purpose lead diameter mechanism composition variations production date origin	photographic negative retouching 2 mm pushbutton spring clutch machined plastic barrel, metal fittings none circa 1960s USA
see also	A.W. Faber Castell Locktite 9400 A.W. Faber Castell Retouching Lead Photo Retouching with Graphite Pencils

This is a custom packaged leadholder and lead which are otherwise standard A.W. Faber products. Note the lack of lead degree indication on the pencil as well as the tube of lead which contains a variety of degrees.