Pentel Graphgear 1000 Mechanical Drafting Pencils are designed for precision drafting and drawing. Its high quality will be appreciated by all users. The Graph gear pencil has a metal grip inlaid with soft, latex-free pads to provide a cushion to your fingertips that provide additional comfort & control. It features a finely chiseled metallic grip that is inlaid with soft rubber pads for comfort. A dual-action retractor advances/retracts the pencil tip to protect lead from breaking.  The lead sleeve is 4 MM long and makes it ideal for use with rulers & templates. The barrel weight is perfectly balanced for more control when writing & drawing. It has a metal clip which withstands repeated use. The Graph gear pencils come pre-loaded with Pentel Super Hi-Polymer HB leads which never need sharpening, are super strong and produce clear dark lines.