tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post3362340323026832244..comments2024-03-04T04:00:56.272+13:00Comments on DMP - Dave's Mechanical Pencils: Boston CubeKiwi-dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-59847966917180845742008-12-27T07:47:00.000+13:002008-12-27T07:47:00.000+13:00Here's a video that gives a use for them. I guess ...Here's a video that gives a use for them. I guess they're not just for throwing after all...<BR/><BR/>http://www.expertvillage.com/video/26629_paint-sunset-conclusion.htmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-62710714140127867662008-12-27T07:45:00.000+13:002008-12-27T07:45:00.000+13:00I was given erasers made of this material when I f...I was given erasers made of this material when I first learned to write.<BR/><BR/>They were provided by the school, along with those oversize pencils.<BR/><BR/>Sanford has them too, and they claim:<BR/><BR/>"Dual purpose eraser and dry cleaner. Erases and cleans paper, fabric and leather without scratching or smudging. Fine dry powder cleans the drawing surface by absorbing graphite and dirt. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-35032568699356621992008-03-23T08:59:00.000+13:002008-03-23T08:59:00.000+13:00Hi JuliaThanks for the info. Thats interesting abo...Hi Julia<BR/>Thanks for the info. Thats interesting about the script, certainly implies a linkage.<BR/><BR/>Another reader has advised me of another similar art gum eraser, the Gernerals Art Gum<BR/><BR/>http://www.artmaterials.com.au/index.php?cPath=47_259_2823&osCsid=195c4917223b00ad7a15468f7bfbfa6d<BR/><BR/>This one claims latex free which has surprised me. I thought art gum was latex, but Kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-37867354732785545202008-03-23T08:02:00.000+13:002008-03-23T08:02:00.000+13:00I'm not sure this is useful info, but I have one ...I'm not sure this is useful info, but I have one of those old Boston pencil sharpeners, and the script of the brand name appears to be the same on both my sharpener and your "eraser", Dave.<BR/><BR/>I checked out one of our larger art supply stores here in Iowa (Dick Blick is the name), and they sell a store-brand art gum eraser that looks eerily similar to what you found, save the brand name onJuliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12066346258043715002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-90258487751685835612008-03-23T08:00:00.000+13:002008-03-23T08:00:00.000+13:00Hello Anonymous - thanks for the recommendation, I...Hello Anonymous - thanks for the recommendation, I'll keep an eye out for one, although Generals is not a brand I have seen in this country, but Factis is, so maybe there's hope.Kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-14486593925693337572008-03-22T14:19:00.000+13:002008-03-22T14:19:00.000+13:00If you're looking for the cleanest eraser on the m...If you're looking for the cleanest eraser on the market, look no further then General's Factis Black 18. No smudges, no mess. <BR/><BR/>Next time your at the supply store toss a couple in your basket, you'll be happy you did.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-52111464732851257432008-03-22T07:45:00.000+13:002008-03-22T07:45:00.000+13:00Hi FolksAnonymous - yes I think it does say "Erase...Hi Folks<BR/><BR/>Anonymous - yes I think it does say "Eraser - Cleaner". The display box was no help as I think it was just the bottom half, and they were throwing away the lid which might have had some information on it.<BR/><BR/>Stephen - The eraser certainly does look "old", but from my observation at the store the stock did seem to be moving. But they could still have a 20 year old mountain Kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-51102321089167252922008-03-22T05:13:00.000+13:002008-03-22T05:13:00.000+13:00That eraser might be as old as it looks. I would g...That eraser might be as old as it looks. I would guess they have a limited shelf life. I just tried my own comparison, and a new General's gum eraser compares well with a Staedtler Mars plastic when erasing a Lumograph 100 HB line on linen paper. The same result on cheap office copy paper.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-21410718503318897002008-03-21T22:21:00.000+13:002008-03-21T22:21:00.000+13:00It almost looks as if it says "engraved ?????-????...It almost looks as if it says "engraved ?????-????." and "ERASER-CLEANER" underneath.<BR/><BR/>Was the display box really that bad?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-76983628739671147062008-03-21T17:19:00.000+13:002008-03-21T17:19:00.000+13:00wow. what a terrible eraser. wish i knew something...wow. what a terrible eraser. wish i knew something about the brand. The only 'boston' stationery brand i know is the name of a maker of pencil sharpener. not partial to art gum myself. i agree about the smearage.jgodseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09361695956977017963noreply@blogger.com