“Le crayon à André” is a pencils for the restoration and cleaning of coins and other objects, named after its inventor. They are used for professional cleaning to remove dirt and patina, minimizing damage to the coin. The sets typically include pencils of varying degrees of hardness for different tasks, such as coarse and fine cleaning pencils, as well as a polishing brush.
Intended Use: Cleaning and restoring old coins, especially copper and bronze, as well as other metal objects.
Purpose of the pencils: The pencils are designed to remove dirt, plaque, and patina, while preserving the original patina of the item.
Application: Users use the pencils to clean coins, adhering to the principle of starting gently and using the pencils dry, avoiding water.
Tools: The set includes pencils of varying degrees of hardness for working on different areas, as well as a polishing brush.
Advantages:
Intended for professional cleaning.
They have minimal impact on the patina, which is important for collectors.
They can be sharpened with a regular pencil sharpener.
