{"id":2726,"date":"2021-02-15T05:00:30","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T12:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/staedtler-leadh\/"},"modified":"2021-02-12T18:48:49","modified_gmt":"2021-02-13T01:48:49","slug":"staedtler-leadh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/staedtler-leadh\/","title":{"rendered":"Staedtler Leadholder"},"content":{"rendered":"

I always snap the point off regular pencils and mechanical pencils, so this is the pencil I’ve always wanted. Commonplace among draftsmen and technical drawers, the Staedtler<\/a> holds 2mm leads<\/a>, which do not break under pressure. I use mine all day. It’s simple to retract and the recess in the removable push-button also doubles as a sharpener (see below image). Remove the push button and there is a hole you stick the lead into. The lead gets very sharp and you can sharpen anywhere, anytime without having to remember to bring along a sharpener.<\/p>\n

It has become my everyday pencil — the only thing I write with unless I am behind a keyboard or must use a pen. I don’t do any drafting or fine art applications, though I do sometimes sketch network diagrams (I am an intermediate-level sysadmin). I also use the pencil for journal writing. The size of the lead really allows for a lot of flexibility in the line width. The pencil never fails, has a good weight, and I find I can hold it very precisely. The texture of the barrel is rough, almost like a nail file or cheese grater. Some people might not like the feel, but the pencil doesn’t slip when wet.<\/p>\n

I use a soft lead generally and find it needs sharpening one or more times a day. The sharpening can be a bit messy, but tapping it against a wastepaper basket takes care of the extra graphite dust. I still inevitably get graphite powder on my shirt, but it washes out without staining, so I don’t really care. Also, it takes some practice to get comfortable with the system. At first, the lead comes flying out, so you have to get used to holding the pencil a few centimeters above the paper and releasing the lead to the right amount. It works really well once you get it.<\/p>\n

I’ve looked at other leadholders. If I saw a nicer designed one (i.e. a Parker or a Schaeffer) I might be tempted to get one. Part of what I like about the Staedler is the price and durability. One pencil and a year’s supply of lead costs me about $10 at Utrecht art supply. I’ve lost and given away a few but haven’t had any break or wear out.<\/p>\n

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