Thicker lead: clutch pencils typically hold 2mm lead, which is far thicker than other mechanical pencils. This makes them better suited to technical draughtsmen who prefer to draw and sketch with ...

A fan-favourite among manga artists, the Pentel GraphGear 1000 is realised in a sleek and comfortable brushed steel barrel. The premium mechanical pencil is suitable for technical drawing and ...

"I use my pencils as much for words as for drawing," said Pawson. "I am a great believer in notes and lists – we remember far less than we think we do." Sir James Dyson favours a mechanical pencil ...