It May Not Be Right, But it is Rite-Rite

Remember the Rite-Rite "torpedo" pencils shown on page 127 of The Catalogue?

The design, patented in 1933, is pretty interesting, as is the use of the Wahl "brazilian green" and the Sheaffer "clown" celluloids.   At the Scott Antique Market, I found this tired little guy in a basket, looking like it needed a hug . . .

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