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Here is a lesser-known Japanese drafting pencil: the Lion 3200 series.
It was available in three lead sizes:

• 0.3 mm (model 3230)
• 0.5 mm (model 3250)
• 0.7 mm (model 3270)

These retailed for 700 Yen back in the day. I’ve confirmed it was sold from at least 1986 through at least 2001, as it appears in both the 1986 and 2001 Lion catalogs
Simple, clean design and a classic no-frills drafting pencil from the era.

Also pictured is the No. 3320 2mm lead holder from the same period.

I’ve just released a comprehensive deep dive into the history and evolution of the Pentel Kerry.
This video covers every single model ever produced, from the original "Pentel 5" branding to rare Japanese domestic exclusives like the 50th-anniversary series. I’ve also included a tutorial on finding and decoding the date codes to help you accurately age your collection.
Huge thanks to Nimrodd for the research assistance on this project.

You can watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/B09Vss3sfCM

I just published a new video diving into one of my favorite niches: vintage compact and telescoping mechanical pencils.

These are some of the most interesting designs ever made — pencils built specifically for portability, pocket carry, and everyday use long before “EDC” was even a term. A lot of them solve problems we still care about today like protecting the tip, reducing size, and maintaining usability in a compact form.

In this video I cover:

•	Vintage telescoping and pocket pencil designs

•	Unique mechanisms (double-knock, twist, cap-based, etc.)

•	Why these were made and how they compare to modern EDC pencils

•	Some of the best and most collectible examples

If you’re into mechanical pencils, vintage Japanese stationery, or just clever engineering, I think you’ll enjoy this one.

Watch here:

https://youtu.be/caS3ropbd4g

Would love to hear what your favorite pocket or telescoping pencil is—there are way more out there than people realize.