Vintage ALP American Lead Pencil Co. Mechanical Pearl John 3:16 (Worn Words). Vintage ALP Co., American Lead Pencil Company, mechanical wood pencil. It is a pearl/metallic ivory/light gold color, with the faint remnants of John 3:16 in an Old English style font . The pencil has paint wear, scratches, marks, the end under the eraser cap has chipping, the metal has rust, etc. It twists well, there is no lead, and I do not know the lead size. Selling as-is. Smoke free home. Please see all pictures for complete description, thanks! Vintage ALP Co., American Lead Pencil Company, mechanical wood pencil. It is a pearl/metallic ivory/light gold color, with the faint remnants of John 3:16 in an Old English style font . The pencil has paint wear, scratches, marks, the end under the eraser cap has chipping, the metal has rust, etc. It twists well, there is no lead, and I do not know the lead size. Selling as-is. Smoke free home. Please see all pictures for complete description, thanks!