Timeless, tactile, and meticulously handcrafted, the Yard-O-Led Diplomat Barley Pencil is a writing instrument rooted in tradition. Made from solid hallmarked sterling silver, its gently tapered barrel is engraved with the classic Barley pattern, offering both understated elegance and a pleasing texture in hand. True to its name, each pencil holds twelve 3-inch leads—a full yard of lead—advanced by a smooth twist mechanism that speaks to Yard-O-Led’s heritage of precision. Every pencil is individually made and finished by hand in Yard-O-Led’s Birmingham workshop, using techniques passed down through generations of silversmiths. It’s a piece that feels as good to use as it does to hold, and one that only gets better with time. Crafted from hallmarked sterling silver with a hand-engraved Barley finish Propelling mechanism advances 1-inch leads, with twelve leads store within the barrel (a full yard) Refillable with 1.18mm HB leads Handmade in Yard-O-Led’s Birmingham workshop using traditional techniques Presented in a luxury gift box, complete with polishing cloth and booklet