A Minimal Mechanical Pencil that will Last a Lifetime 2.0

A project in Austin, TX by Andrew Sanderson
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We've upgraded with a solid metal interchangeable mechanism and the ability to swap your lead size to fit any project.
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Backers: 1608
Average Pledge Per Backer: $125

Funded: $201,785 of $5,000
Dates: Sep 26th -> Nov 25th (61 days)
Project By: Andrew Sanderson
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November 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning, Wow. We have made it. It has been a long but enjoyable road and I truly thank you for your support.  This crazy process is shaping both me personally as a designer and the type of business I'm really excited to create. I'm going to be... (Read More)

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November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
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November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning and happy Friday. I hope you have some interesting plans for the weekend. Production Has Begun! Because the campaign is going so well, I've gone ahead and started the production of the two items that take the longest to make. The first... (Read More)

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November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
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October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
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October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Good afternoon, I’m going to keep this one short and sweet. There are now 984 other people in addition to you that have supported the pencil. Thank you! Patina I have had a few questions asking what the copper and bronze pencils will look like... (Read More)

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October 17th - via: mashable.com
This pencil is made entirely of metal with no plastic parts, and you'll have the choice of your pencil being made of titanium, copper, bronze, and stainless steel. It can also fit 0.5mm, 0.7mm, and 0.9mm lead sizes for any of your drawing needs. (Read More)

Stretch Goal Reached! | Do You Like these Ideas?

October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Good Afternoon, Thanks to you it has been a great week, I’m really happy with how things are going. We have hit the first stretch goal and now each pencil will come with more erasers and stylus nibs!I’ve been spending my time pushing for more... (Read More)

Mechanical Pencil 2.0 Update | New Stretch Goals!

October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Good Afternoon, I hope you are well. Even with a follow-up campaign, it is a rollercoaster of emotions putting a project out there for the world to see and ask them if they love or hate it, but it turns out we made it and the vote for the pencil... (Read More)

Funding Goal Reached - Thank you!

September 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Good Evening,  Wow. I'm once again blown away by you, the Kickstarter community, and all the support you've given me. Thank you.  Please keep the great comments, questions, and feedback coming in. I'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas about any... (Read More)

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