Mechanical pencils are always sharp, and are always the focus for drawing, sketching and writing-here are some of the most elegant desk partners

The whole point of a mechanical pencil is to always have perfect sharpness. However, without precise engineering and manufacturing quality, standard slender leads are destined to continue to break. The high-end mechanical pencils assembled this time emphasize durable materials, exquisite craftsmanship and exquisite design, allowing you to click and sketch for many years to come. 

Wingback Designer’s mechanical pencil paired a Japanese mechanical device with a British-designed brass case to create a delightful weighted writing instrument. The design capacity of the integrated water tank is ten times that of the traditional mechanical pencil, and the attention to detail is second to none. In addition to brass, Wingback also offers two materials, ordinary steel and black steel, with a matching solid metal pencil holder, which can also be used as a paperweight. 

Kuru Toga's claim to fame is its overall transmission system, which gives a subtle twist to the lead every time you press down on the paper. This keeps the tip of the writing surface smooth and firm. Plastic pencils are available in a variety of different colors, and the transparent casing allows you to see the internal mechanical devices. 

Mechanical pencils are not only available in two materials: metal and plastic; 22Studio's Contour mechanical pencils reverse the trend of metal barrels by using a piece of formed high-density concrete. Concrete Contour contains a 0.5mm pencil mechanism designed to adapt to the weather and ageing over time, and to better suit your writing style. 

The Pencil is available in bronze, copper, steel, and titanium. It is produced by Modern Fuel in Austin, Texas, a company founded by British designer and engineer Andrew Sanderson (Andrew Sanderson). Inspired by his aviation background, the pencil is carefully designed with the highest quality metal (completely free of plastic) and made in the United States. 

Japanese stationery expert Traveler's Company specializes in the production of solid brass fittings and writing instruments. The brass tube device is designed to be easy to put in a pocket and can be used as an accessory for a short pencil, which can be taken out and stored inside for protection when not in use. The clip and eraser complete the setting. 

This mechanical pencil imitates the shape and shape of a classic pencil and embodies the spirit of MUJI's simple, pure and functional products. The 0.5 mm hexagonal wood pencil is designed to be easily inserted into a laptop, with a clip and eraser tip, it is a timeless low-cost design.  

The Pencil of HMM Project has a thick 12-sided metal bucket made of aluminum, perfectly balanced in the hand. Use a 0.7mm lead to draw a thicker line. The pencil is black or gold. 

Before computerization, the pencil in Staedtler, the drawing tool of prototype architects, was a ubiquitous drawing tool. This classic pencil is still usable. It has a 2 mm lead and can be sharpened to a fine point with the tools built into the cap or the timeless Mars 502 lead indicator slot.

The British stationery brand Before Breakfast offers Onigiri mechanical pencils in 0.5 mm and 0.7 mm versions. The aluminum body finishes include pine green and space blue. The grooved barrel design will prevent it from rolling, and it works perfectly with the company's laptops and desktop accessories. 

Kaweco's Brass Tube Sketch Up Hand Pencil is designed for sketching and smooth line work, and can accommodate 5.6 mm thick soft 5B leads. This German company sells lead wires in various colors suitable for different applications. The octagonal barrel can be treated with rich brass, black or satin chrome plating. 

YStudio’s Sketching Pencil is another exquisitely processed brass that can show rust with age. It provides a 2 mm lead core to draw thicker and richer lines. You can also carve hexagonal barrels. The company’s traditional mechanical pencils can be paired with an elegant matching brass pencil case to store slim lead cores of 0.3, 0.5 and 0.7 mm. 

Tactile Turn’s new Pencil is available in titanium, copper, bronze, and zirconium materials. It is a solid object with industrial details and a lifetime warranty. The pencil made in Texas has the company's iconic bolt mechanism for advancing and retracting the lead core. The bolts can be customized with "Titanium Damascus" finishes and clamps, and there is also the opportunity to engrave your name on the clamps.  

800+ is the leader in Rotring's extensive range of fine mechanical pencils. '+' means that a useful stylus tip has been added, which is very suitable for graffiti on tablets and mobile phones. The pencil mechanism itself is a masterpiece of precision machined parts and is durable. High-tech method of using lead.

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