Eberhard Faber Pencils
How They Are Made

EBERHARD FABER : NEW YORK Inspection To make certain that none but perfect goods will reach the consumer, they are carefully examined at different stages of completion by trained inspectors who quickly discover any possible imperfection. Slight defects which, although not affecting the usefulness of the pencil, might detract from its appearance are suffi- cient cause for rejection. An up-to-date laboratory with competent and experienced chem- ists is maintained. Z| AO Here all ingredients are care- (J„ fully tested and analyzed before ' use, and if they do not measure up to recognized standards they are not accepted. Particular attention is given to pencil leads of all kinds—black, colored and copying—during the process of manufacture, when they are closely scrutinized to insure absolute adherence to formulae. Of such vital importance to the pencil is the lead, that care of the most painstaking kind is expended in develop- ing and, whenever possible, improving its quality. The three essentials— smoothness, toughness and texture—are kept ever in mind, and to the fact that the lead in Eberhard Faber Pencils is distinguished by an unusual refinement of these qualities, must be attributed the splendid reputation of these goods. Page 14 THE OLDEST PENCIL FACTORY IN AMERICA