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Eversharp Pencils - The Myth

In 1912, Tokuji Hayakawa, a Japanese businessman, invented an all metal propel type pencil named Ever-Sharp. The Ever-Sharp Pencil Company began exporting pencils to the United States in 1914. The pencil was immediately successful and in 1915, The Wahl Adding Machine Company bought controlling interest in the Ever-Sharp Pencil Company. Wahl began manufacturing Ever-Sharp pencils in Chicago in 1915. The Wahl-Eversharp propel pencils continued to be a popular item well into the 1920s.

Eversharp Pencils - The Truth

Recently discovered information dispels the story above of the Eversharp pencil being originally designed and produced in Japan. The mis-information has been generally accepted by those in the pen community for many years and has been published in several different references. One of the most fascinating aspects of fountain pen collecting is that new information is constantly surfacing. This is not the first instance of well accepted information being disproved. I would suspect that as time goes by, more old and accepted fountain pen myths will also be discovered.

The Eversharp pencil was invented by Charles Keeran in 1913. He applied for a patent to the pencil on Oct 1913 and was granted the patent in March 1915. Some of the very first Eversharp pencils were produced in New York by Heath. (Heath is known for high quality filigrees and metal work on pens) These pencils were first sold in a test market during the holiday season of 1913 at Wanamaker's in New York. In October of 1915, Keeran signed a contract with Wahl to manufacture Eversharp pencils. Wahl was apparently quite persistent in wanting to have total control of the Eversharp pencil production and in August 1917, Charles Keeran was basically forced to resign from the company. Wahl certainly was not up front over the years about sharing these historical facts!

From an original Wahl Eversharp 1928 advertisement

Usually, when we think of the Wahl Eversharp metal pencils, we envision the basic gold filled ringtop model with chevron chasing and the accompanying dings and dents that unfortunately, metal writing instruments are subject to. Aside from the basic pencil style mentioned above, Wahl Eversharp produced metal pencils in a variety of chasing patterns and metal finishes.

We've acquired a nice little grouping of early Wahl Eversharp metal pencils that are in beautiful condition and virtually free of unattractive dings and dents. These make great little nostalgic gifts!

Wahl Eversharp Pens

From an original Wahl Eversharp 1924 advertisement

EV487	Eversharp Art Deco Desk Set - Nice lines on this small ca. late 1950s Eversharp Ballpoint Desk Set in original red box. The base measures 4.5 x 2.5 inches at widest point - the sides are ever so slightly curved. Desk style BP in black with gold plated trim is 6.5 inches long. Currently made One-For-All style BP refills fit this pen and we've installed a brand new one. Very good condition.	$40
EV488	Eversharp Fountain Pen - the Parker 45 was based on this pen, it carries the Eversharp name and the Parker "oval-arrow" logo near cap edge. The nib is set directly into the section on this pen, instead of the later 45 threaded nib/feed unit. Slightly raised edge on barrel where it meets section serves as the clutch ring to hold cap in place. Black cap and barrel, chrome trim, Straight lined clip with E at end. Semi exposed steel nib in fine point. No converter with this pen, I believe the original would have been the grey and bright orange version. Original chalk marks still on the barrel. Very good condition.	$50
EV489	Eversharp Fifth Avenue fountain pen, hard to find tan colored barrel, gold filled ribbed cap and barrel end. Lever fill - fills only from a bottle. Hooded 14KT gold nib. Firm extra fine point. Measures 5.25 inches long. Section is discolored to brownish black - should be black. Hint of brassing at top edge of cap. The Fifth Avenue is always one of those love it or hate it pens. The unusual design of a wannabe Parker 51 style nib, and the odd short cap, I think put the design ahead of its time, even though it was hoped this pen would help save Eversharp. Always good writers!	$90
EV493	Eversharp Star Reporter Ballpoint Pen, Eversharp made the Star Reporter ballpoint pens from 1948-1954. Capped ballpoint with solid black plastic cap and barrel. Gold plated clip and trim, Eversharp is engraved on the clip. Measures 5.25 inches long. The gold star on the front of the barrel is worn, but otherwise in very good condition. Pen has been retrofit with a current One for All BP refill, a fresh one is installed.	$15
EV494	Eversharp Star Reporter Ballpoint Pen, Harrah’s Casino Reno - Eversharp made the Star Reporter ballpoint pens from 1948-1954. This one has a neat advertising imprint: Harrah’s Bingo “The Jackpot Spot” Reno. Capped ballpoint with solid black plastic cap and barrel. Gold plated clip and trim, Eversharp is engraved on the clip. Measures 5.25 inches long. Gold star on the front of the barrel. Very good condition. Pen has been retrofit with a current One for All BP refill, a fresh one is installed.	$15
EV496	Eversharp Big E Ballpoint Pen, ca. mid-1960s, this pen carries both the Eversharp and the Parker logos on the cap band. Ivory plastic with chrome trim. Push button to extend refill, click top of clip to retract refill. Measures 5.25 inches long. Slight color shift, I believe this would have been a little lighter ivory color originally. Retrofitted with current working ballpoint refill. Very good condition.	$10

Wahl Eversharp Pencils

Eversharp Pencils were very, very common and a favorite pencil of many during the 1920s. In fact they were so popular, that many people yet today refer to all mechanical pencils as "Eversharps". Today it is harder to find these elegant mechanical pencils in nice condition, the metal is prone to wear, as well as to little dings and dents over the years.
EV490	Eversharp Metal Pencil, US, ca. 1920s, Smooth silver plated finish, spoon style clip, full sized pencil measures 5.25 inches long. Propel only mechanism, twist crown to extend 1.1mm diameter leads. Very shallow ding in top of crown, light surface wear, otherwise very good and hard to find smooth finished Eversharps without a lot of obvious dings and dents.	$25
EV491	Eversharp Metal Pencil, US, ca. 1920s, Triple plate silver plated finish, machine engraved chevron pattern, spoon style clip, full sized pencil measures 5.25 inches long. Propel only mechanism, twist crown to extend 1.1mm diameter leads. No dings or dents, in very good condition.	$35
EV492	Eversharp Metal Pencil, Canada, ca. 1920s, Ringtop, Goldfilled finish, machine engraved chevron pattern, measures 4 inches long. Propel only mechanism, twist crown to extend 1.1mm diameter leads. Crisp engraving and in excellent condition.	$40
EV495	Eversharp Skyline Mechanical Pencil, ca 1940s, black barrel and top piece, gold filled ribbed center section. Push button activated mechanism uses 1.1mm diameter leads. Measures 5 1/8 inches long. Very good condition.	$35

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