Hi MAMO - thank you so much for this up-close look at the old Ticonderoga. I wonder what year they decided to add green to the color design of the pencil? You almost don't recognize them with the yellow-only striped ferrules. Interesting how close the graphite is between the antique and modern pencil. I do find the Ticonderogas now being made in China and India to be a bit darker than those made in Mexico. That Dixon Circus pencil made me smile! Thanks for another great review!
Thanks, Kevin. I wish they still printed the country of manufacture on the barrel, so I could tell where they were made after I've taken them out of the packaging.
If I know anything about color picks by companies and organisations, it's that they pick the cheapest colour. I bet green paint was the cheapest when Dixon made the switch.
Thank you for the informative content. It is a sad day when the Ticonderoga is no longer the gold standard cedar pencil for the average Joe. It is fun to see the effects of history on the product.
Says something of Dixon's consistent quality and strict adherence to standards that such an old pencil matches the newer fare so closely. Still, I don't mind the Asian-made ones being a bit darker, though I'm biased. Thanks for the insight on the creation of the Dixon company. I love history and how quirky it can be.
I noticed in the box at beginning an Election Pencil. Also the typewriter eraser was something I've never seen. The story of the manufacturer again never heard. thanks for sharing.
While it's interesting learning about vintage writing instruments, I'm more interested in stuff I can buy now tbh...that's why I love Musgrave in particular :)
You're certainly not alone in that preference. Way, way more people want to watch reviews of new, still-available pencils. I can see the stats, for sure. My problem is I have way less interest in making that kind of video, because there are lots of them out there already. I find very few videos about vintage pencils, and because I want more of that, that's what I tend to make. Selfish, ain't I? I appreciate the feedback, RBS.
@@ma-mo That is true, but the crux of content creation is making content that you yourself enjoy. Else, it becomes a chore and a nuisance just like any soul-draining job. So please keep analyzing these old pieces! I myself will continue to watch and enjoy them, as you can tell from all my chin-wagging 😁
Roger that. But I am self conscious enough to actually (sometimes) worry: Do people think I make such niche, low-viewcount videos because I don't know any better? It's actually way simpler than that: making videos about my neurotic Special Interests helps keep me from spouting off about them to neighbors and random passers-by. It's a community service!
Hi MAMO - thank you so much for this up-close look at the old Ticonderoga. I wonder what year they decided to add green to the color design of the pencil? You almost don't recognize them with the yellow-only striped ferrules. Interesting how close the graphite is between the antique and modern pencil. I do find the Ticonderogas now being made in China and India to be a bit darker than those made in Mexico. That Dixon Circus pencil made me smile! Thanks for another great review!
Thanks, Kevin.
I wish they still printed the country of manufacture on the barrel, so I could tell where they were made after I've taken them out of the packaging.
If I know anything about color picks by companies and organisations, it's that they pick the cheapest colour. I bet green paint was the cheapest when Dixon made the switch.
@@DinnerForkTongue That sounds: likely.
That is one handsome pencil! 🙏🙏
Thank you for the informative content. It is a sad day when the Ticonderoga is no longer the gold standard cedar pencil for the average Joe. It is fun to see the effects of history on the product.
Thanks, Colorado Sean!
Says something of Dixon's consistent quality and strict adherence to standards that such an old pencil matches the newer fare so closely. Still, I don't mind the Asian-made ones being a bit darker, though I'm biased.
Thanks for the insight on the creation of the Dixon company. I love history and how quirky it can be.
Good point, about Dixon's consistency!
I noticed in the box at beginning an Election Pencil. Also the typewriter eraser was something I've never seen. The story of the manufacturer again never heard. thanks for sharing.
Thank you, my friend.
Thank you for making this I love these comparisons I have the Mexican made ones the lead is nice and dark this is my favorite brand
Thanks, Raven!
@@ma-mo
Your welcome
While it's interesting learning about vintage writing instruments, I'm more interested in stuff I can buy now tbh...that's why I love Musgrave in particular :)
You're certainly not alone in that preference. Way, way more people want to watch reviews of new, still-available pencils. I can see the stats, for sure. My problem is I have way less interest in making that kind of video, because there are lots of them out there already. I find very few videos about vintage pencils, and because I want more of that, that's what I tend to make.
Selfish, ain't I?
I appreciate the feedback, RBS.
@@ma-mo That is true, but the crux of content creation is making content that you yourself enjoy. Else, it becomes a chore and a nuisance just like any soul-draining job. So please keep analyzing these old pieces! I myself will continue to watch and enjoy them, as you can tell from all my chin-wagging 😁
@@ma-mo you should absolutely make content that you are interested in. it's your channel.
Roger that. But I am self conscious enough to actually (sometimes) worry: Do people think I make such niche, low-viewcount videos because I don't know any better? It's actually way simpler than that: making videos about my neurotic Special Interests helps keep me from spouting off about them to neighbors and random passers-by. It's a community service!