Early-model GraphGear 1000 Pentel Early Model GraphGear 1000, set of 4 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 0.9mm Early-model GraphGear 1000 mechanical pencils. Part of my personal stock from when I worked professionally in design and drafting in the 2000s. [Condition] • No scratches or stains • Eraser unused • Lead advance works perfectly • Test writing confirmed • Stored in a stationery pouch [Model Information] • Early production model before later silent revisions • Aluminum body / Silver • Hardness indicator window Year of Manufacture • 2002 – 0.9mm (initial release year) • 2003 – 0.3mm, 0.7mm • 2005 – 0.5mm -------------------------------------------------- [Details] Early model GraphGear, seemingly unused, has been found. Some are being offered for sale. This is stock from when I worked professionally in design and drafting in the 2000s. [Deadstock Class] Listed as "near new" condition. [Early Model Features] • There have been several silent changes to the current model. (Actually a downgrade?) This is the original, earliest model. [Condition] No scratches or stains. Eraser unused. Lead advance and test writing are problem-free. Stored in a stationery pouch. Manufacturing Year 2002 – 0.9 (Year of initial release) 2003 – 0.3, 0.7 2005 – 0.5 With lead hardness indicator window Material/Body: Aluminum Body Color: Silver