Tag Archives: Eberhard Faber 6580 Eraser

Faber Circular Erasers

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Sean

Comments from the previous post got me wondering about circular erasers. Whether for typewriters or pencil, the shape was supposed to offer a consistently thin edge. Here is an advertisement from 1890 for E. Faber’s new circular erasers: I wonder, … Continue reading →

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“The Sudden Disappearance of Miss Take”

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Sean

This promotional package for Eberhard Faber’s circular erasers comes with a story, or rather a short short story: “The Sudden Disappearance of Miss Take.” The inside has a cavity with room for one eraser. In this case a No. 6580 Medium, which … Continue reading →

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