In an age dominated by PCs and the Internet, can people still get excited about pencils? Yes, they can! The only one pencil of its kind anywhere in the world: GRIP 2001. The patented Soft - GRIP zone prevents fingers from slipping. The ergonomic triangular shape ensures fatigue - free writing. The surface coating is made from environmentally - friendly water - based paint, a technology first introduced by Faber - Castell. The lead is fully SV bonded with the wood surround, making it particularly break - resistant. An outstanding graphite pencil for writing, drawing and sketching.