WSD Sketch Up 5.6mm Clutch Pencil with Built Sharpener (Black)

This pencil is made by a mysterious company called WSD, whose logo looks like a design error, and it comes in a nice tin with their logo printed right on it. As indicated, it is indeed Inspiration and Breative. I don't use the tin, though. This pencil is always at hand since it's become my main sketching pencil. It comes with 2B lead, which is pretty soft, but that's to be expected when you're using larger lead sizes. I also ordered a case of Koh-I-Noor lead, which is a bit longer. It fits fine, though they seem to be a little thinner than the one that comes with this. The construction is solid. It feels heavy, and and the balance is nice. There are machined grooves all around that give it a nice grip, and six flats on the sides to keep it from rolling away. The button unscrews and has an integrated sharpener, which works well. It's a drop clutch, so when you press the button the lead just drops out instead of moving in increments. But with lead this thick, you won't need to advance it often, and it's nice to be able to quickly set the length. The only downside I can see is that whenever I remove the lead, dust pours out behind it. The clutch seems to be grinding at the graphite, though I don't notice as I use it. I guess this is meant to be a clone of the Kaweco Sketch Up (which I haven't tried) since it has the same name and similar size, but this one seems to have a more comfortable shape and a better price. It's still a lot for a pencil, but it's a one-time purchase that makes drawing a lot more comfortable.

This pencil is beautifully made and comfortable to hold. I like mechanical pencils and have several different styles. Even the .9mm points break when I really get writing quickly. I thought this heavy duty lead would work really well. It does, I can fly-write rapidly and nothing breaks. There is a sharpener in the cap but it sharpens slowly, although it works very well. If you don't mind a manual sharpening tool then get the pen. One small issue, I notice when it is packed in a bag and carried around for a few weeks, the barrel unscrews itself from the bottom lead holder. It is a simple remedy, just screw it back together but it is a small issue for such a great pencil holder. Note: buy extra leads when you order Bonus: it comes with an attachment to create a stylus out of the pencil It doesn't roll off my desk. It is comfortable to hold. Gorgeous colour. Lead drops easily down when needed. Clutch is smooth to operate. The fine milled lines give it a great grip for arthritic fingers.

Just what I needed! I got this to hold a Kakimori nib. The original wood nib holder is a tight fit in an ink bottle, but this one is perfect. There are times the longer pen holder gives better line control, but for my purposes, this one is perfect. And, it doesn’t roll off the table. I’m not wild about the textured surface, but that’s minor.

This is a beautiful lead holder / pencil. It is very well made, and certainly works. Personally, I find that it is so well made that it is quite heavy, and maybe a bit larger in diameter than the 5.6mm leads require. As such, even in my large, strong hands, I find extended use is a bit fatiguing. Perhaps this is because with the extensive use of keyboards we're less accustomed to writing for extended periods. Another point of concern is that the attached sharpener doesn't provide a good point for the lead. Perhaps for artistic purposes, achieving a sharp point is a negative, but, in my opinion, that should be possible and left to the user as they sharpen. There is no 'pocket clip', which is not necessary, really, especially for such a short pencil, and the body of the pencil provides flats that prevent rolling, though the weight of the pencil and smoothness of the finish will cause the pencil to slide on a smooth, sloped surface. All in all, satisfied and happy with this pencil lead holder.

This boy is Thick but can write in slender lines or heavy think markings when layed more on its side. Once your done drawing - just push the release and slide the bit back inside. No worries about punching holes thru clothing and it takes up so little space for what it can do. My favorite pencil right now.

Has a nice, solid feel and its mass encourages longer, more graceful lines, drawn from the shoulder. Its shorter length allows for a comfortable overhand grip in the palm, but does not preclude the tripod "pencil grip". Also, you can always extend the lead to the desired overall length. The flattened places on its barrel prevent it from rolling around on the table, as almost any fall to the floor would result in a broken lead. I use with 5.6mm Koh-I-Noor sanguine, sepia and white chalk, and Cretacolor dry and oil sanguine and sepia.

When looking to replace my Koh-I-nor lead holder I find this WSD model after a brief Amazon search. I liked the look, but in hand it has some weight to it and feels sturdy. There is a sucker ridged texture that keeps it from easily slipping out of your hand. If you hold your pencil traditionally it can feel on the short side. If you hold it sideways for looser sketching or blocking in compositional elements is perfect. The stylus attachment for drawing on phone/ tablet screens was a welcome surprise and I’ve actually used it as a stylus more than as a lead holder. 100% would recommend and but again.

Just wish they had colored filler ones

It says 12 pieces but delivered 6 only

Very good

Love the feel of this in my hand, weighty and solid. 6B lead is a beautiful thing to draw with and the bonus is that there is a built in sharpener. Highly recommended

Un poquito pequeño, y la cabeza/sacapuntas, no es fácil de usar. Es bonito. Lucido

Excellent value for money paid