1 / 7Faber-Castell TK-Fine Vario L 0.5 mm Mechanical Pencil Set, Champagne Gold
Champagne Gold: The Faber-Castell TK-Fine Vario L set combines a 0.5 mm mechanical pencil with HB refill leads and replacement erasers. Its soft/hard mechanism is intended to switch between cushioned writing and firmer, ruler-guided drawing, making it suited to precision work as well as everyday writing.
At a glance
- The listing describes a soft/hard mechanism that switches between spring-loaded lead for writing and rigid lead for ruler work and technical drawing.
- The pencil is listed with a metal grip, retractable lead and an adjustable lead hardness indicator.
- The advertised set includes a tube of 12 HB Super-Polymer leads and three replacement erasers.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The claimed dual mechanism supports both cushioned writing and more rigid, ruler-guided drawing.
- A 0.5 mm lead size and HB leads are specified for fine, general-purpose lines.
- Leads and erasers are listed as included, and the pencil is refillable.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Brand | Faber-Castell |
|---|---|
| Model | TK-Fine Vario |
| Instrument type | Mechanical Graphite Pencil |
|---|---|
| Lead size | 0.5mm millimeters |
| Lead hardness | HB |
| Grip | Contoured |
| Mechanism | Refillable, Retractable |
| Recommended uses | Drawing, Sketching, Technical Drawing, Drafting, Architecture Work, Precision Work |
| Colour | Champagne Gold |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Japan |
What’s in the box
- Tube of 12 HB 0.5 mm Super-Polymer refill leadsCheck selected pack
- Pack of 3 replacement erasersCheck selected pack
Check which accessories are included in your selected pack before buying.
Who is it for?
Frequently asked questions
What is included in the set?
The listing describes one TK-Fine Vario L pencil, a tube of 12 HB 0.5 mm leads and a pack of three replacement erasers.
What does the soft/hard mechanism do?
According to the listing, it switches between spring-loaded lead for smoother writing and rigid lead for ruler work and technical drawing.
Is the pencil suitable for drafting?
Drafting and technical drawing are among the stated uses. The listing also describes a 0.5 mm lead and a rigid setting for ruler work.
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