For those who love to write or draw, only a full dozen will do. Try one of these boxes to keep your desk stocked:
Pencil Shop
From midcentury cedar classics to the latest mechanical pencils.
For precise drawing and drafting, mechanical pencils are an excellent choice. For sketching, we like to use lead holders with extra thick leads. We carry 2 mm, 3.2 mm, and 5.6 mm lead holders, so you can choose how bold you want to be.
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AVAILABILITY: In stock (9 items)
BRAND: Mitsubishi Pencil Co.
Efficient and durable, with a glossy, modern look, the KH-20 Desktop Pencil Sharpener from Mitsubishi Pencil is a superb choice for anyone who loves to use pencils. The KH-20 is full-sized, like the crank sharpeners we used in grade school,...
AVAILABILITY: In stock (3 items)
BRAND: Mitsubishi Pencil Co.
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...
AVAILABILITY: In stock (47 items)
BRAND: Tombow
Tombow MONO Non Dust Eraser uses a special material that clumps together and doesn't leave eraser dust on your work. It's a perfect little addition to your pencil bag. Measures 40 x 26 x 12 mm (1.6" x 1" x...
AVAILABILITY: In stock (199 items)
BRAND: Kutsuwa
This set of four metal pencil caps protects your points and your pockets. Fits all kinds of pencils thanks to the simple, slightly flexible construction. Infinitely reusable, for a very low price. Pencil not included.
AVAILABILITY: In stock (12 items)
BRAND: Mitsubishi Pencil Co.
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...
AVAILABILITY: In stock (18 items)
BRAND: Mitsubishi Pencil Co.
Mitsubishi has offered the 9800 office pencil for almost 80 years, with very few changes to the design since its introduction in 1946. So we jumped at the chance to carry this surprising and thoroughly contemporary update, which boasts a...
AVAILABILITY: In stock
BRAND: Mitsubishi Pencil Co.
Uni pencils have been a popular and sought-after product since their 1958 launch, and as the decades have passed, they've become both a design icon and a ubiquitous tool in Japanese classrooms and offices. Both Mitsubishi's ultra-premium Hi-Uni pencil and...
AVAILABILITY: In stock (94 items)
BRAND: Tohkin
Use your pencils longer and keep a clip and eraser handy with Tohkin's metal pencil extender. It accepts both round and hexagonal pencils, and a short #2 pencil is included to get you started. A soft blue eraser is at...
AVAILABILITY: In stock
BRAND: Tombow
Tombow's MONO KM-KKS Calligraphy Pencil is so soft and dark that Japanese students can use it to practice their lettering. The extra-wide 6B lead sharpens to a fine, strong point, so you can seamlessly transition between thick and thin marks....
AVAILABILITY: In stock (14 items)
BRAND: Kaweco
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...
AVAILABILITY: In stock (107 items)
BRAND: Hinodewashi
From the eraser specialists at Hinodewashi Japan, the Sensor Kneaded Eraser is one of the best in its category. It's not sticky at all, unlike other kneaded erasers, but it also isn't so dry that it crumbles. Instead, it's a...
AVAILABILITY: In stock (74 items)
BRAND: Camel Pencil
The minimalist Camel CA-P4 pencil is hard to find in the U.S., and it's one of our all-time favorite designs. The unique, no-ferrule eraser is its signature feature, and it works just as well as you'd hope. The eraser is...