A Mechanical Pencil That Will Last You A Lifetime.
A project in Austin, TX by Andrew Sanderson000days
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A sleek, solid metal, American-made mechanical pencil that will last you a lifetime.
Backers: 1616
Average Pledge Per Backer: $86
Funded: $138,174 of $4,000
Dates: Dec 2nd -> Jan 30th (59 days)
Project By: Andrew Sanderson
Backers: 1616
Average Pledge Per Backer: $86
Funded: $138,174 of $4,000
Dates: Dec 2nd -> Jan 30th (59 days)
Project By: Andrew Sanderson
$138,174
current pledge level
Last Updated: January 30 @ 16:30 -0500 GMT
3454%
of goal
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Latest News
4th Stretch Goal Reached! 
January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Well I never! We did it. We have hit the $130K mark. That means that every pencil now comes with a pack of 3 stylus nibs. You may be excited about this already or you may not be yet, but once you get your pencil and give them a try you will be... (Read More)
Stretch Goal & Production Progress
January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Better late than never… stretch goal set! I have been working hard on deciding on a stretch goal that can be delivered with the pencil without causing a delay, and I’m happy to say that I’ve struck gold. New stretch goal: $130,000 -- each... (Read More)
Stretch Goal Reached!
January 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Well Hello! O.K. this is getting serious! I set the stretch goals while thinking “it would be out of this world if we could reach these” …and we just did. I have been blown away by the support for the current design and for future projects,... (Read More)
Stamping/Etching Update
January 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Evening, I have been working on perfecting my stamping skills and testing it on the pencils, and the results have not been great. Because of pencil’s round shape, it is hard to stamp even and uniform letters. It turns out, stamping is just not up... (Read More)
Progress Report
December 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Good Evening, First off, last night we hit $60,000 -- that is 15 times the original amount I set out to raise. Thank you for all of your support, this is just amazing! We are on the countdown to a New Year (and some of you may have celebrated the New... (Read More)
Stretch goal reached!
December 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow. Setting the stretch goals was difficult for me, especially after watching the project shatter its original goal. I wanted to create realistic goals that really add value. I am happy I will now be sending the pencils out with what is needed to... (Read More)
The stretch goal update
December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, I hope you are having a good week. It has been a busy and rewarding week in the Sanderson household. The Kickstarter journey is a roller-coaster of a ride. I have been working hard to keep up with the campaign and to test the great ideas you have... (Read More)
Progress
December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, I can’t start without talking about the fact that we have broken the $20K mark, unreal! Thank you all for being part of this amazing journey. The project has great momentum, but don’t worry I am sill working hard on putting together the best... (Read More)
Stretch goal reached
December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
First of all, a huge thank you for being part of this project. I decided to change careers four years ago and since have been working hard to develop my career as a mechanical designer. So, every new backer is a nod that I made the right choice.... (Read More)
Goal reached!
December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, the power of Kickstarter has amazed me! Thank you all for backing the project. This pencil has been in my pocket for nearly a year now, and I am looking forward to getting yours to all of you. I will be up all night thinking of extra stretch... (Read More)
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