Mechanical Pencils

Kaweco Sketch Up is a big, bold clutch pencil that takes an extra-large 5.6 mm lead. (For comparison, a standard artist pencil has a 2 mm lead.) As the name suggests, it's ideal for loose sketches with broad lines and...

The classic Uni 552 Mechanical Pencil is a lightweight, full-featured tool for drawing, drafting, and writing. Featuring a knurled metal grip that keeps the pencil's center of gravity low and a sturdy metal clip, the Uni 552 feels solid and...

Koh-I-Noor Rapidomatic is a classic design, popular for many years among commercial artists and architects, packed with pro features and built to last. Sadly, for a while, it seemed that this excellent pencil was a casualty of the decline of...

This German-made, anodized aluminum pencil holds 2 mm leads in a pocket-sized body with a stealth black matte finish. At just 4.1" long, the Special Mini Lead Holder fits into absolutely any pocket or bag, and the weighty metal body...

With rock-solid build quality and an enticing array of premium features, Platinum's Pro Use 171 Mechanical Pencil is one of the most well-rounded writing instruments in our shop. The finely knurled metal grip is instantly noticeable when you pick up...

This sturdy, comfortable clutch pencil from Austria is essential equipment for those who make bold, loose sketches in dry media. Capable of accepting any 5.6 mm lead, including any brand of graphite, charcoal, or colored pencil in this standard width,...

Popular in Japan since the late eighties, the boldly designed Pentel Smash Mechanical Pencil proves that a simple, functional pencil can still turn heads. The Smash is named for its distinctive lead-advance mechanism: a rubber accordion-style button that "smashes" down...

The Kaweco Sport Skyline Clutch Pencil combines the iconic Kaweco Sport shape with a bold, 3.2 mm clutch pencil. A big spring holds the tines in place and releases easily with the button on the back. It's a great choice...

Mitsubishi Pencil makes the world's best wood-cased pencils, and the same superb lead quality is also available in 2 mm leads. Mitsubishi's proprietary graphite blend provides a smooth, dark line and excellent point retention. You can sharpen these leads to...

The Kaweco Sport Skyline Clutch Pencil combines the iconic Kaweco Sport shape with a bold, 3.2 mm clutch pencil. A big spring holds the tines in place and releases easily with the button on the back. It's a great choice...

The top-of-the-line Type MX mechanical pencil from Kokuyo improves on the existing Enpitsu Sharp lineup with additional features and build quality improvements. Only available in bold lead sizes (0.7 mm, 0.9 mm, and 1.3 mm) and styled for serious, professional...

Turn any 5.6 mm lead holder into a complete sketching set with this box of smooth, highly pigmented artist's leads. The six colors in this set are classics for landscape and figure drawing, all ubiquitous in studios and art schools...