{"product_id":"tomsk-pencil-co-c0103-tm-hb-vintage-soviet-era-pencil-c-1988","title":"Tomsk Pencil Co. C0103 TM (HB) Vintage Soviet Era Pencil, c. 1988","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e During the Soviet Era, the Tomsk pencil factory was producing millions of pencils made of Siberian cedar. This c. 1988 pencil has a \"TKO\" quality control stamp confirming the lead met state standards for drafting stability. The barrel is also stamped with the item price of 3 Kopeks. A fine writing tool although, the lead is consistently off-center and the pencil is thinner than most others. Production date of this pencil was determined by research on production, barrel stamps, and other markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Tomsk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: C0103 TM (equivalent to Western HB or No. 2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: c. 1988\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes: 1 Pencil, unsharpened\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage pencils can be brittle. Use a hand-crank or two-hole sharpener and take light passes to avoid cracking the wood casing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store 2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53442486370667,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/0806\/0523\/files\/IMG-0448.heic?v=1782941368","url":"https:\/\/elmstreetpencilco.com\/products\/tomsk-pencil-co-c0103-tm-hb-vintage-soviet-era-pencil-c-1988","provider":"Elm Street Pencil Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}