Since 1835 the German company Staedtler has been making professional pens and standard wooden pencils. It’s no doubt Staedtler knows a thing or two about making pencils; hell, the Staedtler name dates back to 1662 when an ancestor crafted some of the first pencils ever made. With multiple Red Dot awards to back its writing utensils aesthetics, this aluminum barrel mechanical pencil certainly considers details. From its solid and consistent lead advancement mechanism to its gnarly knurled grip, this Staedtler mechanical pencil will impress you and your office mates.