Staedtler Noris
| Noris | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Staedtler |
| Type: | wood cased pencil |
| Also called: | Noris School Pencil |
| Made in : | Germany |
| Available degrees: | |
Current version
Look
The Noris 120, with the current look that features black and yellow stripes was released in 1954 [1].The current version with article number 120 was released in 1967, but has seen some minor modifications since then.
Wood
Today's Noris is using one of three different types of wood: jelutong, white fir or cedar.
Production
The current Noris 120 is made in Staedtler's factory in Germany. Previously the Noris was also made in Staedtler's factory in Pontyclun, Wales until the factory closed down in 2007/2008 [2] and in Temerloh, Pahang in Malaysia, until this factory closed down in 2010.
Previous versions
1901 - 1934
The Noris trademark was first registered in 1901. In the beginning Noris pencils were unicoloured
1934-1955
The first version of the Noris with the iconic black stripes was the Noris 1100 № 2, released on 5 January 1934. This version was black and orange, not black and yellow like the current version and was available until 1943, when it was replaced by a version with the imprint "CEDER" and "MADE IN BAVARIA". This version was available until Match 1955. [3]
1955 - 1967
In 1955 saw the switch from orange to the typical yellow colour. By now the Noris also had the typical dipped end cap and was available in 5 degrees, from 2B to 2H. [4]
Variations
Variations of the Noris include
- Noris 122 with eraser tip, only available in HB
- Noris Club 118
- Noris Club 119
- Noris ergosoft 152
- Noris ergosoft 153
- Noris eco 180 30
Related pens
Pens related to the Noris include
- Noris handwriting pencil
- Staedtler Noris 763 (mechanical pencil)
- Staedtler graphite 771 (mechanical pencil)