Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth 5311 Mechanical Lead Holder
Never fear a broken mechanical pencil lead again.
CW Pencil Enterprise’s Crossword Puzzle Sampler Set
Whether it’s the Sunday Times glossy paper or regular old newsprint, you need just the right pencil for crossword puzzles.
Faber-Castell Jumbo Grip Graphite Pencils
Germany’s best-selling pencil for learning to write (but also great for adults who like a comfy writing grip).
Staedtler Concrete Pen and Mechanical Pencil
Designed in Germany, this stationery duo is made from high-performance concrete, both sporting an asymmetrical hexagonal body shape.
Uni “Kuru Toga” Mechanical Pencil
This pencil has a built-in mechanism that rotates the lead as you write, keeping the lead sharp and your lines clean — always.
Pentel “Sharp Kerry” Mechanical Pencils
Who says mechanical pencils can’t be just as stylish as fountain pens?
Zebra DelGuard Type-Lx Mechanical Pencil (0.5mm)
Like its predecessor, the metal-gripped Type-Lx employs an ingenious dual-spring internal mechanism that makes it virtually impossible to break the lead.
Modern Fuel Mechanical Pencil 2.0 [Kickstarter]
An even better update to Andrew Sanderson’s original heirloom-quality mechanical pencil, which is machined from one solid piece of metal and made to last a lifetime.
Ystudio “Brassing” Writing Tools
A gorgeous series of brass writing utensils with black finishes that slowly wear off with time, revealing a sort of character unique to you.
SDR Traveller’s “Journal” Field Kit
Perfect for planning, sketching, and documenting experiences, wherever your travels take you.
Dixon Ticonderoga #2 Black Pencils (Pack of 24)
If the Palomino Blackwing (which goes for $20+ per dozen) is the Bentley of pencils, the black Ticonderoga is the Buick.
Rotring 800+ Mechanical Pencil and Stylus Hybrid
The Rotring 800+ is a combination of stylus and retractable 0.7mm mechanical pencil. Give the cap a small twist to extend or retract the mechanical pencil—while retracted the 800+ acts like any other stylus, perfect for use on an iPad. The hexagonal metal barrel adds a certain heftiness and quality that feels great in the hand, and thanks to its knurled grip,…