Twist open
Quarter-turn the nose cone. The jaws release and the 2.0mm core floats.
The flagship · 2.0 mm · 2B
The Magnetic Lead Holder
One quarter-turn opens the collet. One slide of the brass ring sets your lead — as long or as short as the line demands. One turn back locks it. No clickers, no levers, no broken tips in your pocket.
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Inside the nose
A ring, a magnet, a collet — that's the whole machine
Nothing inside needs batteries or springs. The ring rides an external groove; its magnet lifts and lowers the internal jaws that grip the lead.
Slide to set
Glide the ring: lead up for shading, down for detail. Watch the exposure, stop when it's right.
Lock & draw
Clock the cone shut. Your setting holds through the whole sketch — retract flush to pocket it.
Anodized, not painted
Four finishes. Same brass ring.
Type II anodizing means the color is the metal surface itself — it won't chip in a pencil case full of keys.
The numbers
Specifications
| Mechanism | Magnetic sliding-ring collet control |
|---|---|
| Body | 6061-T6 aviation aluminum, anodized |
| Dimensions | 147.5 × 9.0 mm (5.8″) |
| Weight | 17.2 g (0.61 oz) |
| Lead size | 2.0 mm — any brand, graphite or colored |
| Included lead | 12× 2B graphite refills |
| Sharpener | Dedicated mini lead pointer (graphite only, no shavings) |
| Finishes | Rose gold · Black · Blue · Silver |
| Package | 17.3 × 6.4 × 2.5 cm · gift-ready box |
In the box
Eight pieces, one roll slot
- Magnetic lead holder pencil
- 2B 2.0mm lead refills (12 pcs, in tube)
- Mini brass lead pointer
- Spare magnetic finger rings (brass + gunmetal)
- SIM-style sleeve cleaning pin
- Felt protective pouch
- Illustrated quick-start card
- Rigid gift box
Honest positioning
How it stacks up on a drafting table
Rotring 300 / Staedtler 788
Their heritage is real — knurled brass, precise collets. Their lead advance is still a clicker. The magnetic ring gives continuous adjustment neither does, at a lower price and with a pocket-safe retract.
Imported magnetic pencils (~2×)
A reviewer's exact words: the UK boutique sells "the same pencil" for double, claiming the mechanism as original. This is the mechanism's origin story — aluminum body, four finishes, gift box, half the ticket.
The trusty #2
Never needs a point, never loses 6 mm to a broken tip, never leaves shavings on the board — but keeps the familiar side-shading and constant-diameter lead of a real pencil.
Straight answers
Frequently asked questions
Can I use any 2.0mm lead in it?
Yes — the sleeve takes every standard 2.0mm refill: graphite (HB, 2B, 4B…), colored, even watersoluble. The included 2B is a soft sketching grade; switch to HB or 2H if you draft fine technical lines or find 2B dulls too fast for shading with the side.
How do I load a fresh lead?
Twist the nose open, drop a 2.0mm core into the exposed collet, slide the ring down to seat it, twist shut. Takes about ten seconds. When the stub in the sleeve gets short, push the next lead from the tail before it falls out of reach.
Will the collet wear loose over time?
Like any gripping mechanism, the jaws can pick up graphite dust and slip. That's why the kit ships with a cleaning pin: one pass through the sleeve every few months restores full grip. Avoid slamming the nose on desks and it stays tight for years.
The anodized finish is smooth — is it slippery?
It is a polished surface, and with warm hands a firm "death grip" can slide. Drafters' fix: hold it like a pen, not a dagger, or add a thin rubber grip sleeve. The spare magnetic rings also give your index finger a textured place to rest.
Is it good for everyday writing?
It's a drawing and marking tool first. The 2.0mm core lays a bold, smudge-able line — superb for sketches, job-site marks and shading; less ideal for tiny boxes on a form. Keep a 0.5mm clicker for that.
How does the last quarter-inch of lead get used?
A reviewer favorite question: yes, the nose consumes some stroke length. Push the stub forward from the tail with the next refill as it approaches the jaws and you get the full stick — same trick as any lead holder.
Is the floating ring actually a fidget toy?
It genuinely levitates over the groove — spin it, slide it, float it during phone calls. It is also a working part, so we suggest the ring's magnet as much as its entertainment value.
Where do I buy it, and what about warranty?
It sells exclusively through our Amazon store — Prime shipping, 30-day returns and Amazon's buyer protection on every order. If a unit ever arrives damaged, message us through the Amazon order page and we replace it.
Four finishes, one mechanism
Set your lead. Feel the difference.
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