American Pencil Co. Venus 3820 Vintage 4H Pencil, c. 1940s

Description: The American Pencil Co. created a premium drafting pencil known as Venus Drawing Pencils from 1938-1956. The signature green crackle finish on the barrel gives these pencils a distinguished look. This pencil was dated using research on manufacturer names, barrel stamping, and materials used in manufacturing.

Details:

Brand: American Pencil Co.

Model: Venus 3820 4H

Era: c. 1940s

Includes: 1 pencil, unsharpened

Care note: Vintage wood pencils can be brittle. Use a hand-crank or two-hole sharpener and take light passes to avoid cracking the wood casing.