E-Motion Writing Instruments from Faber-Castell are uniquely shaped, making them comfortable to hold and a stylish accessory. This Mechanical Pencil is made of pearwood with a black finish and has a chrome-plated polished metal trim and clip. It has a German engineered twist action mechanism to advance the point. There is no lead breakage and no sharpening required and a reservoir for 3 spare leads. Uses a thick 1.4mm lead.