The sterling silver propelling pencil designed by Graf von Faber-Castell, made from solid sterling silver and features a highly polished, shiny finish. A spring-loaded clip is fitted to the cap of the pencil, perfect for securing your pencil inside a pocket or case. The barrel of the pen has a ribbed pattern carved into the metal for added design and grip when holding. Hallmarked for authenticity, the top of the p[encil features double-milled edges. To release the lead simply twist the top of the pencil which pushes down the thin lead so you can start writing. The lead is surrounded in a long tunneled sterling silver pointed case which you then hold to write.