MECHANICAL PENCILS // REVIEWS
Caran d’Ache 22 Fixpencil 2.0mm Mechanical Pencil Review
Or… A review of a mechanical pencil from the company that invented the modern mechanism — including detailed pencil specifications.
The Pencil Design and Aesthetics
This pencil comes in two designs, either the smooth version (without any grip) or a ‘textured’ version with a slightly textured grip.
This is such an understated design — everything about this pencil is designed with understatement in mind.
It is hard to explain the ‘textured’ grip is far more subtle than a ridged or knurled grip — it is like a very fine-grade sandpaper, and is almost unnoticeable. Consequently, it is more of an aesthetic thing, than giving the pencil more grip.
You would not believe that it is full metal — it is so light. It only comes in a black body, with a bright silver-coloured clip. Should you wish to show a little personalisation, the cap colour can be selected — red, blue, and black — red easily stands out amongst the other pencils.
The brand name, model name and lead size is painted onto the body and is hidden under the clip, yet another way in which…
