This leadholder from Koh-I-Noor, a venerable Czech stationery maker, comes with a 2.0 mm graphite lead. The mustard-hued metallic body fits snugly in your hand thanks to its hexagonal shape. The Koh-I-Noor logo and the word “versatle,” meaning versatile in Czech, are printed in gold on the surface. As indicated by the print, this writing tool is useful for sketching, penciling rough designs, or simply writing letters, making it one of the most long-running, beloved items among over 4,000 Koh-I-Noor products.



To extend the lead, hold down the knock and pinch the lead to adjust to your preferred length. To retract the lead, hold down the knock and gently push the lead back in. To fill with more lead, insert it from the writing tip, not from the top. You can use it with 2.0 mm lead from any manufacturer. (It comes with one lead upon purchase.)



Twist off the knock to reveal a small sharpener for rounded lead tips. Take the lead out from the holder before sharpening it.