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Probably the most common colour in New Zealand is that red and black stripe as well, but usually made by Staedtler[0]. Some other brands also copy the same styl
by Nition 8y ago
Probably the most common colour in New Zealand is that red and black stripe as well, but usually made by Staedtler[0]. Some other brands also copy the same style[1].
Seems like we need another article on Why Pencils Are Red And Black.
[0] https://i.imgur.com/AMbEQzT.jpg https://i.imgur.com/AMbEQzT.jpg
[1] e.g. https://i.imgur.com/mmN943m.jpg https://i.imgur.com/mmN943m.jpg
- murrayb 8y agoYep same in Australia
- OmIsMyShield 8y agoSouth Africa is another antipodean country where pencil means Staedtler in black & red
- mmjaa 8y agoThis article already addressed it: red and black paints are used to cover up imperfections in the less-than-high-quality wood being used .. red and black both being inexpensive paints.