# Faber-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.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: Faber-Castell
- Model: TK-Fine Vario
- Category: Office & Stationery > Stationery & Writing
- Price: 21.24 GBP
- Previous price: 24.99 GBP
- Discount: 15%
- Price checked: 2026-11-14T10:14:42.403Z

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## 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

- 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.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: Faber-Castell
- Model: TK-Fine Vario
### Pencil and use
- 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
### Appearance and origin
- Colour: Champagne Gold
- Country of origin: Japan

## In the box

- Tube of 12 HB 0.5 mm Super-Polymer refill leads (Check selected pack): The feature description specifies 12 leads. The explicit included-components field names refill leads without a quantity.
- Pack of 3 replacement erasers (Check selected pack): The feature description specifies three replacement erasers. The explicit included-components field does not state a quantity.

## A good fit for

- People who want one mechanical pencil for both writing and technical drawing.
- Sketching, drafting and other precision tasks where a fine 0.5 mm lead is useful.

## 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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## Images

![Faber-Castell TK-Fine Vario L 0.5 mm Mechanical Pencil Set, Champagne Gold — 1](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/i/OgKYKSa1yE7S8GFIwKFC8LUPrlV3MSkGry97MeLBeENfO7o1Vviwe2Fiy6LGPuYx-9md67ys8Y_Q-nMuXSHaGHh7z6Zx5IZv8Q2zmpah50CgqlHPIhYKJZOS.jpg)

![Faber-Castell TK-Fine Vario L 0.5 mm Mechanical Pencil Set, Champagne Gold — 2](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/i/nQu6xcMRROsn3rn2Fu_NkWGK62HMhs06_RHv2JJGf_vmctifvfbEE7w6nDAgVX1BwonAVSp7QevBFRpBrFCmVfNePvzP0EuPfDRPJ7Y9xpKQ5UP3f7QlG8tJ.jpg)

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