If you prefer wooden pencils over mechanical ones, the main problem is the constant need to sharpen them—which Graf von Faber-Castell has a convenient solution to.
Called the ‘Perfect Pencil’—according to Graf von Faber-Castell—the pencil is crafted from Californian cedar, and comes with a platinum, silver, or sterling silver-plated extender that also serves as a pencil sharpener, cap and clip.
With a replaceable eraser located under its cap, the pencil comes with everything needed when it comes to writing or sketching—which makes it entirely functional.
Graf von Faber-Castell Perfect Pencil retails at US$260 on Amazon, and would make a great Christmas gift for designers and writers.
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[via Graf von Faber-Castell]