The main body of the pencil is aluminium, which reduces any excess weight that would result from the entire pencil being brass. The mechanism is as reliable as they come. It has a solid aluminium plunger that locates into a German-made Schmidt DSM with a large capacity for lead and an all-important and extremely satisfying click.

The pencil weighs 25g and measures 140mm x 10mm (at its widest).

The body of the pencil is designed to last forever, just like all our other products. Regarding the lead, this depends on the pressure you apply when you’re working. The harder you press the pencil on the paper, the faster the lead will be used up. The great thing is that you can easily get a lead refill and continue using your pencil forever.

Simply open the pencil by unscrewing it at the brass and body junction, pull out the inner mechanism, and gently replace your lead. You can get refills for your mechanical pencil here in 0.5mm or 0.7mm lead and in different colours.

Lead refills can be found here.

Regular cleaning with warm soapy water will keep your Mechanical Pencil in great condition – be sure not to get the refill component which holds the lead wet and to dry all parts thoroughly before reassembling. 

A touch of silicone grease on the threads will help maintain a smooth seal.

Over time, a lovely patina will naturally develop on the brass part of your pencil, adding character to the pen. However, if you prefer to maintain the original shine, a quick polish will easily restore it. For tips on polishing brass, check out our helpful video here.

When you have finished using your mechanical pencil, hold down the clicker and gently push the lead back into the pen and release the clicker.