1960's Hexagonal Chevron Pattern Caran d'Ache Ecridor Alpacca Silver 1.18mm Mechanical Pencil Item ID: DAC-005

Caran d'Ache Ecridor Chevron

Manufacturer/Model: Caran d'Ache Switzerland/Ecridor
Year of production: Early 1960's
Filling system: Standard 1.18 lead refills
Material: Soild alpacca (Nickel - Silver alloy - German Silver) 
Length (pen closed): 130mm

Condition and information:
One of the best and most recognizable Caran d'Ache pencil, the original Ecridor Model by Caran d'Ache with Chevron pattern, very delicate, made in factory by hand, very crisp complex lines, giving the pen extremely good appeal, shine and glow. The push button mechanism is very smooth, easy and precise. When the lead is fully retracted, the push knob extends outwards. The inscription is located on the push button and the clip "Caran d'Ache + Swiss Made", "Fabrication Suisse". The lead size is the standard vintage 1.18mm, still widely available today, although the pen will come with two lead refills. With such thick leads, the lead tip can be deployed 3-5mm in front of the tip, providing great viewing clearance when drawing. Perfectly balanced writing instrument and heavy, very tough pen, extremely well build, difficult to damage even if drooped, meant to last of generations. Great grip and perfect writing experience. Absolute mint condition with no signs of use, near NOS. Made from Alpacca material, alpacca is a Silver-Nickel alloy, also known as German Silver. A timeless writing instrument by the best Swiss pen manufacturer.