Graf von Faber-Castell Platinum Plated Perfect Pencil - Black

After getting over my fear of possibly losing this great item, I've decided to take it just about everywhere I go. I have a good sized fountain pen collection and I've gotten pretty good about taking care of my writing tools. (Knock on wood). I must say the cap was a little larger and heaver than I expected, and compared to the cap, the actual pencil is extremely light. So much so in fact I always prefer to write with the cap posted. The graphite is also hard enough to where I don't feel like I'm blazing through the length of my pencil at lightning speed. I think this product was well worth the price. The refills on the other hand.....

5.0 out of 5 stars So beautiful. Wonderfully weighted, and a joy to use. The finish on this is spectacular and it's form and function perfect. Pencil has a sharpener on the pencil, and it is all class and quality

Super high quality as expected. It came with a really nice wood box that holds three pens/pencils, it’s nice enough to keep out on the desk.

Travels like a pen, sharpens like you are at your desk, and it is all class and quality

This is a great product. So much money for a pencil? Why how? Because it’s wonderfully made by hand in Germany, plated in platinum.The pencil comes with a perfectly fitted point protecting cover that can be posted like a fountain pen. The pencil comes sharpened, the end cap like most of the metal parts is plated platinum. You can unscrew the end cap to reveal a replaceable eraser. The cap looks works much like a fountain pen end cap. It has a hinged clip, removable and replaceable sharpener. Lift the end of the cap and it snaps to reveal the sharpener. Twist the very top of that sharpener to replace it.As you can see all parts are replaceable making this a product that will last a lifetime. All items are well made and will last for ages.

Wonderful luxury item for pen lovers, crossword addicts, people who like to use their pencils all the way down. It is back-heavy posted, but I like that.

The finish on this is spectacular and it's form and function perfect.

A beautiful piece of engineering. The cardboard box cover was disappointingly carelessly put on, presumably after being opened and damaged. I am very happy with the purchase though.