Autopoint Company

They worked with Lawrence V. Redman of the Redmanol Company to develop techniques for molding plastic bodies for pencils.

In the early 1920s, they made a business alliance with Charles Keeran, who had been the founder of the Eversharp Pencil Company.

The company continued to use the brand name "Realite" for its line of less expensive pencils until World War II.

In 1951, the Cory Corporation, a Chicago company, bought Autopoint from Union Carbide which had acquired Bakelite in 1939.

Rite in the Rain negotiated a contract for the exclusive rights to distribute Autopoint products, although it is unclear whether a final agreement was reached.

Rite in the Rain also considered purchasing the company outright, but decided the risk was too great when it became clear Autopoint was falling behind on its bills.

The Legendary Pencil Company introduced 18 models based on the former "Jumbo" Autopoints in July 2022. engraved with vintage patterns using proprietary processes to create a more upscale product.