A new project, Stilform AEON, is gaining popularity on the Kickstarter crowdfunding site. This is a pencil with a tip made of a special material. It does not need to be sharpened, it can be used forever.
The tip is made of tin and bismuth. The paper oxidizes when it comes into contact with this material, and as a result, it leaves an inscription on it, like a regular pencil. The tip does not wear out, since it is unlikely that it will ever be possible to grind metal on paper during normal everyday use, and the inscriptions are not blurred or erased – however, it is not clear whether this is good or not, because we are used to the fact that what is written in pencil can be easily erased with an eraser.
The body of the Stilform AEON is made of metal, which makes the pencil very durable and looks like an expensive pen. The package also includes a graphite tip, with which this pencil turns into a regular, not eternal. Graphite leaves a more contrasting mark on paper than a metal alloy, but wears off over time.
The housing has a built-in magnet that holds the tip and makes it easy to change from one tip to another. A metal pencil leaves a mark only on a paper surface and does not stain clothes, that is, it can be carried in a pocket without a cap without fear that marks will remain on the fabric.
Project Stilform AEON in just three days, he collected more than 165 thousand dollars, although only 9 thousand were required for its implementation. Deliveries of pencils to customers are scheduled for January 2023. The pencil costs from 49 dollars or euros (about 2800 rubles), there are several body options to choose from – brass, titanium and aluminum in different colors. For a surcharge, you can purchase a thin tip in the style of a fountain pen, as well as various cases, fasteners and stands.
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