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.