Vintage Pencil Review: Eberhard Faber Public #3 Pencil

[@ChadQuick270W]

Really enjoying your channel. I sold office supplies from 1995-2002 and that was my favorite job I ever had. Eberhatf American merged with Faber Castell at some point to create the brand seen here. Of course now I’m sure it’s all made outside of the USA 🇺🇸

[@DinnerForkTongue]

*For those that don't know:* #3 grade pencils are equivalent to an F or H, a bit harder than HB. I don't have any particular hard grade pencils, at least nominally. What I do have is a Molin Jumbo pencil that is allegedly HB, but from the sound and trace darkness in this footage and your description of the writing feel, it matches this core grade. What I like best is the point retention: harder pencils are basically a sharpen-and-forget affair. You can write pages on top of pages on top of pages' worth of text before the tip may possibly need the slightest touch-up.

[@AlwaysAnalog]

Hi DFT - Maybe that Molin Jumbo of yours is closer to this #3. I found that many European HB cores are closer to an F or H when compared to US, Japanese or Indian pencils. I'm always amazed at how the same grade can be so different from pencil to pencil. Of course I prefer the softer, darker cores, but I don't mind doing a lot of sharpening. Thanks!

[@DinnerForkTongue]

@@AlwaysAnalog Definitely possible. Brazilian pencils have historically erred on the European side of core hardness.

[@HumbleVoyager]

Hi, Kevin! I wish more pencils were still made in the U.S. I've not seen this one before and it was fun to see it in action here. Thanks to Dennis for sharing them and to you, Kevin for making the video. Have a lovely day, Kevin!

[@AlwaysAnalog]

Thank you, Nancy! I also wish we had more US made options. Appreciate you watching!

[@immanuel_shadowhammonds2813]

I find out from the invention of the pencil from pre WWII to post WWII, there where many Pencil Factories here in the USA, till some went out of business and others sold out overseas.

[@ronciego9249]

Most No.3 Pencils I've used are so light I can barely see the marks. But that one, at least on camera, looks very good

[@EndangeredMooseknuckle]

That's exactly what I was going to say. I generally push a #3 through the paper trying to get dark enough lines out of it.. but this seems to write decently dark and smooth.

[@AlwaysAnalog]

Hi ronciego - yes, this #3 leave a line on the paper that is still somewhat dark and doesn't require much pressure. Thanks!

[@immanuel_shadowhammonds2813]

Depending on the make and model, I find that some #3s write like a soft #2/ or HB

[@emberberryart]

Can't say I've seen these before being in the East Coast, but it's pretty neat! I might find them in some yard sales or estate sales sometime.

[@AlwaysAnalog]

Hi ember - you may find some at a sale sometime. Keep your eyes open for them or ask, often they have old office supplies. Thanks!

[@shadowpulpfan1810]

Hey, you do Cavalcade of Food! I recognize your voice and hand writing rhyme. Do you have any other channels?

[@AlwaysAnalog]

Yes, that's me. I just have the two channels: Cavalcade of Food and Always Analog. Thanks for watching!

[@LouiesWorkshop]

Great video as always. I love to see American made yellow school pencils.- Louis

[@AlwaysAnalog]

Thanks, Louis!

[@mariojr377]

In Brazil we have few brands. 😢

[@egweee]

Hey were do you get you pencils?

[@AlwaysAnalog]

I find them all over and many I order online. Thanks!

[@egweee]

@@AlwaysAnalog thx man

[@ma-mo]

Thanks for being the sort of guy who wouldn't just squirrel that package away. Lots of folks would be tempted to not open that pack and never sharpen one. Where's the fun in that?

[@AlwaysAnalog]

Hi MAMO - These pencils were made to be written with, so it seems like that's what we should do. Thanks!

[@CRxTRDud3]

True, I would rather try to at least experience the pencil to appreciate the quality and the historical significance of the pencils. Something that other collectors doesn't appreciate. I doubt the people who collect those Blackwings haven't even tried to use it in some sort of capacity to really appreciate why its legacy is more or less cemented .🤔

[@raccoon874]

*It's pronounced "Wilkes **_Barry_** ", a tricky one.*

[@AlwaysAnalog]

Thanks for letting me know, raccoon!

[@Youtuber34172]

Pencils from Pennsylvania... 😂

[@endezeichengrimm]

Actually from Pencilvania, eh?

[@DinnerForkTongue]

God that pun hurt me.