Holetite Pencil (Button Hole Pencil / Coat Pencil Puzzle)

Set of Two - Holetite Pencil (Button Hole Pencil / Coat Pencil Puzzle) – Vintage New Old Stock

The Holetite Pencil, also known as the Button Hole Pencil or Coat Pencil Puzzle, is a classic vintage novelty and puzzle item designed to create an apparently impossible challenge. A short cord is attached to the pencil, which is looped through a friend’s coat buttonhole, daring them to remove it without cutting the cord.

To the observer, the pencil appears hopelessly trapped. However, once the clever secret is known, the pencil can be removed cleanly in just a few seconds. This example is vintage new old stock and includes the original printed instructions, making it suitable for both performance use and collectible display.

✨ Features

• Classic impossible object / puzzle challenge with a surprising solution
• Uses a simple pencil and cord for maximum deceptiveness
• Ideal for bar bets, party demonstrations, and casual performances
• Vintage novelty item that many people have heard of but never seen
• Easy to carry and ready to demonstrate at any time

📦 Physical Details & / or Condition & Inclusions

• Item: Holetite Pencil / Button Hole Pencil Puzzle
• Condition: Vintage new old stock
• Construction: Pencil with attached cord
• Inclusions: Original instructions included
• Era: Vintage novelty / puzzle item

This puzzle is a perfect example of a simple prop creating a strong challenge. Because it uses ordinary-looking materials, spectators naturally assume there is no trick involved, which makes the solution even more surprising.

Whether used as a conversation piece, a pocket challenge, or a collectible novelty, the Holetite Pencil remains a timeless and entertaining classic.