In an age dominated by computers and the Internet, can people still get excited about pencils? Yes, they can: short, long, round, square, soft in writing, with built-in sharpener and eraser - innovations have no end. The only pencil of its kind that is unmatched anywhere in the world: the GRIP 2001. Its patented Soft-GRIP handle prevents fingers from slipping. The ergonomic triangular shape ensures relaxed writing. The surface covering material is from environmentally friendly water-soluble paint, a technology first introduced by Faber-Castell. The tip, fully glued along the wooden body, is highly resistant to breakage. GRIP 2001 pencil is available in five different degrees of hardness. -Excellent toner pencil for writing, painting and drawing -Ecological water soluble coating -Highly resistant to breakage, thanks to the special technique of tying the lead to the body of the pencil (SV bonding) -Ergonomic triangular shape for relaxed use -Ergonomic soft grip handle for safe, non-slip grip.