This beautiful propelling pencil in the Tamitio collection embraces pure elegance and is both eye-catching and stylish. The finely fluted barrel made of metal is lacquered in several elaborate working steps, with an innovative lacquer ensuring a long-lasting matte surface. The pencil features a mechanism so you can twist the top of the pen to reveal the lead at the bottom, which also enables you to refill the pencil with lead when it runs out. The barrel is Night Blue and features a ribbed texture for a contemporary look; it is also broader than most Faber-Castell pens. The top of the pen and the pointed shell surrounding the lead is made from platinum-plated metal engraved with 'Handmade in Germany' near the bottom, whilst a spring-loaded solid metal clip attached to the side is ideal for slipping into your shirt pocket or Faber pen case. The top of the pencil has been engraved with the Graf von Faber-Castell brand name for authenticity, with the manufacturing process having involved over one-hundred steps, largely carried out by hand.