Troika Design Werkstatt 5.6 mm Graphite Pencil

Troika Design Werkstatt is a refillable 5.6 mm HB graphite pencil for sketching and marking, including on rough surfaces such as wood, stone and concrete. Its metal body and built-in lead sharpener are aimed at practical drawing and trade use, though listing details vary on some material and feature descriptions.

At a glance

Refillable HB lead is specified at 5.6 mm, with the listing describing use on rough surfaces.
An integrated lead sharpener and easy-to-read scales are stated features.
The manufacturer identifies sketching, marking and technical drawing as intended uses.

Price

£29.01Save 15%

Reference price: ~~£34.14~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The thick HB lead and stated rough-surface use suit broad construction-style marking as well as sketching.
A built-in lead sharpener and easy-to-read scales add practical functions without relying on separate tools.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Identity
Brand	Troika
Model	TROIKA Design Werkstatt
Writing instrument	Graphite Pencil

Lead and use
Lead size	5.6 Millimeters
Hardness	HB
Recommended uses	Sketching, Marking, Technical Drawing
Handedness	Ambidextrous

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	12 x 2 x 1 centimetres
Weight listed	48 Grams

Materials and protection
Material listed	Metal
Water resistance listed	Not Water Resistant

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

Listing details are inconsistent or unconfirmed: the material is described both as metal and durable brass, and the yellow colour and broad-point fields appear alongside graphite-pencil details. The listed contents include lead, ruler and sharpener, while the feature text specifically confirms an integrated sharpener and scales. Check the selected listing for the precise finish and included components.

What’s in the box

Included

Lead
Ruler
Sharpener

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Tradespeople or technical users wanting a thick-lead pencil for marking and sketching on rough surfaces.
Artists and hobbyists who prefer refillable HB graphite for drawing.

Less suited to

Buyers needing a water-resistant writing instrument.
Those seeking fine, narrow lines rather than a 5.6 mm lead.

Troika Design Werkstatt 5.6 mm Graphite Pencil · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 189 ratings

5 stars68%68%
4 stars17%17%
3 stars7%7%
2 stars4%4%
1 star4%4%

Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five- and four-star categories, but a smaller share fall in the lower categories. Without customer-comment evidence, these figures do not show what buyers liked or disliked, or how the pencil performs on particular surfaces.

Frequently asked questions

What lead size does the Troika Design Werkstatt use?

The listing specifies 5.6 mm HB lead and describes the pencil as refillable.

Is it intended for marking on building materials?

The manufacturer describes it for marking rough surfaces including wood, stone and concrete.

What is included?

The manufacturer contents list names lead, a ruler and a sharpener. The feature text also mentions an integrated lead sharpener and scales, but check the selected listing for the exact package.