To say that the rOtring 800 is the Porsche of mechanical pencils is very much on the nose. The 800 features a full metal body, giving it a nice weight and tremendous hand-feel. The hexagonal barrel also replicates the familiar grip of a pencil. Our favorite feature is the retractable brass sleeve that protects both the lead and the precise tip from damage. There simply is not a better mechanical drafting pencil available. Engineered and built in Germany.