Kaweco Sketch Up Brass Case Pencil

Writing tools are objects that attain a personal status in our lives. We all have (or have had) a favorite writing or sketching utensil that we always go back to -or wish we could get back in our hands. This short but thick and heavy clutch pencil is just such an object. At first glance, you think it's not going to be a comfortable pencil with which to work. It's shorter than most drafting and wood pencils, it's thicker than most pens and the weight immediately makes you think of tiredness. The 5.6mm lead doesn't help either. It looks way too big for writing on a daily basis or doing fine detail work on drawings. But looks can be deceiving, this tool allows you to draw, sketch, write and shade in many ways, you can even sharpen the lead in any custom shape by using sandpaper or a knife. It's weight and thickness are non-intrusive for those who like to take pencil and paper with them on their outings, or like to do hour long drawing sessions. Some even take it for a spin on more industrial uses to be used over wood, cardboard, or even metal.You can write long essays with it, provided you rotate the tip on a constant basis so as not to get a broad line, but perhaps, in this application it will prove a bit on the heavy side, thou.It's got a solid build quality with only a tiny rattle when you drop it over your notebook for instance. But the real magnet is the raw brass finish. It not only looks great, it develops a patina that really takes on a character of its own. The Kaweco supplied leads are nice and smooth, thou you might want to try other grades with it. Also, there are Metallic and Artist Pastel leads available from Koh-I-Noor for this pencil.

I grabbed this when I noticed the price had fallen to about 25 bucks from 35. This is a great thick dang honking hunk of lead in a well-machined and weighty brass tube. AND said tube is a bloody octagon! So there are plenty of surfaces for your fingers to explore when finding your best grips. The heft lends itself to exerting subtle changes in pressure on the lead, which leads to more successful and nuanced shading. You can turn it and get thicker or thinner lines. It's brass, so it smells like brass and makes your hand smell that way too. But on the flip side, it's brass, so it's gorgeous and durable AF. My only (minor) complaint would be that it is a drop clutch, rather than an automatic, so if you hold the button the whole lead could fall right out. But this seems to be the way for most clutch pencils, I guess, and makes it easier to take apart if necessary. Just make quick clicks to advance the lead and poke any excess length back in with your finger.It's small enough to slip in your pocket, and I believe that the octagonal Kaweco Sport pen clips fit it, if that's your fancy. Once it is safely stashed in your EDC bag or pocket, you are well-equipped to draw, sketch, write, carpenter, fidget (this thing is a great fidget piece), or jab into an attacker's eye. Or you can just keep it in a pencil case. Either way, awesome.

Heavy brass! Well..🙏

Feels good in hand, comes with a good soft lead. no complaints. pricey? maybe.

I looked high and low for information on the corrector and couldn’t find any reviews of it. After getting it in hand though I wanted to share some observations. The brass pencil holder body is exactly the same as the corrector body. Even the cap on the end of the corrector is a pencil sharpener same as it is on the pencil. They are literally exactly the same. Why one is more expensive than the other is beyond me but just wanted to offer that up so others don’t over pay like I did. Just buy a 5.6mm eraser insert and use it in your pencil holder body instead of the graphite insert.Also, 5B inserts for this might be a bit harder to find than say 4B or 6B but you don’t need to pay Amazon’s inflated price for the Kaweco 3 packs of inserts. You can get like 20 of them for less than half the same money. I like the product and I was set on this specific set so I am keeping them but save some money and realize what these actually are then shop around unless you just like over paying.Also, Kaweco has paused USA sales due to customs import taxes and tarrifs according to their website so expect Amazon and other reseller’s costs for these things to go way up until all that is sorted out internationally.

5.6 mm leads have become my favorite for shading/rendering drawings, rough sketching, and some textures. This Kaweco Sketch Up lead holder is comfortable, durable, and compact. Because it is metal, it warms as it is used. This lead holder doesn't roll as much as others, thanks to the shape. Clutch design and all metal construction mean this should last for a very long time. I found a local trophy shop that can engrave the brass barrel, which is handy for gifts or personalization/identification. Other brands of 5.6 mm leads are too long to fit fully in the barrel when new, but I use them anyway. Leads wear down quick enough with use, and then they fit just fine. A range of 5.6 mm refills (not just graphite) are available; I have used Cretacolor and Koh-I-Noor products, but there are other brands, too. I don't care for built-in sharpeners, as they tend to be messy, dusting the lead holder in graphite, no matter how much you try to clean it each time. So, I used the sharpener to verify that it functions in a pinch (and it does), but prefer to use a separate, handheld standard sharpener. This lead holder also works to hold *some* eraser stick refills, tortillons, blending stumps, charcoal sticks, pastels, chalks, silicone color shapers, and brushes, but will not fit most "woodless pencils", and will not function as a pencil extender for wood-cased pencils. With the addition of other grades of graphite and different media, this tool is very versatile for many different tasks/hobbies/vocations. Overall, this is an excellent lead holder to use, and it looks very nice, as well. Since it is designed as part of a coordinating line of Kaweco Sport products, it is particularly nice when paired with a pen or two, so you have a "set", but it is attractive and practical on its own.

Cool design, efficient mechanism

More expensive than a lot of options, but I'm not complaining. The quality is perfect. Feels just right in the hand, the clutch action is smooth and secure, and the brass is already picking up a cool patina. The lead is soft, which is great for sketching and marking wood, but if you're going to use it for writing/note-taking you might want to get some harder leads. They're cheap and easy to find

Muy ligero pese a ser latón, cuenta con su propio afilador en la tapa. Una belleza que la marca está considerando descontinuar. Precio un 30% menor al de una tienda y MSI

1. Design und VerarbeitungDer Kaweco Sketch Up Brass Fallbleistift beeindruckt bereits auf den ersten Blick mit seinem hochwertigen Design. Das massive Messing und die oktogonale Form verleihen ihm nicht nur eine edle Optik, sondern auch eine ausgezeichnete Haptik. Der Bleistift liegt angenehm schwer in der Hand, was ihn sehr stabil macht und die Kontrolle beim Zeichnen verbessert. Das Material ist robust und langlebig, und mit der Zeit entwickelt das Messing eine natürliche Patina, die den Stift noch einzigartiger macht.2. SchreiberlebnisMit der 5,6 mm dicken Mine in der Härte 5B bietet der Kaweco Sketch Up ein ausgezeichnetes Schreiberlebnis. Die weiche Mine gleitet sehr geschmeidig über das Papier und eignet sich besonders gut für Skizzen und Schraffuren. Durch den komfortablen Griffbereich lässt sich der Bleistift sowohl für detaillierte Arbeiten als auch für breite Linien gut nutzen. Die Mine ist leicht nachfüllbar, was den Stift sehr praktisch macht.3. Anwendung und VielseitigkeitIch nutze den Kaweco Fallbleistift vor allem für meine Skizzen und Zeichnungen, und er hat sich als sehr vielseitig erwiesen. Die Dicke der Mine erlaubt es, kräftige Linien und schattierte Flächen mühelos zu erzeugen. Durch leichten Druck kann man die Linienführung variieren, was das Zeichnen sehr angenehm und flexibel macht. Außerdem eignet er sich hervorragend für technische Zeichnungen, da die Mine konstant bleibt und sich nicht wie ein Holzbleistift abnutzt.4. Handhabung und KomfortDie oktogonale Form des Stifts sorgt dafür, dass er nicht vom Tisch rollt und stets griffbereit bleibt. Das Gewicht ist für längeres Arbeiten ideal, da es eine stabile Handführung unterstützt. Dank des komfortablen Griffs ermüdet die Hand auch bei längerer Benutzung nicht. Der Mechanismus zum Einziehen der Mine funktioniert reibungslos, und es ist einfach, die Mine wieder zu verstauen.5. Preis-Leistungs-VerhältnisDer Kaweco Sketch Up Brass Fallbleistift ist zwar nicht günstig, aber das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis ist dennoch hervorragend. Man erhält hier ein hochwertiges Schreibgerät, das eine lange Lebensdauer verspricht und gleichzeitig durch sein zeitloses Design besticht. Für jeden, der Wert auf Qualität und Ästhetik legt, ist dieser Fallbleistift eine lohnende Investition.FazitDer Kaweco Sketch Up Brass Fallbleistift 5,6 mm ist eine perfekte Wahl für Künstler, Designer und Liebhaber hochwertiger Schreibgeräte. Er kombiniert exzellente Verarbeitung, ein elegantes Design und vielseitige Einsatzmöglichkeiten. Ich kann ihn jedem empfehlen, der auf der Suche nach einem langlebigen und stilvollen Bleistift ist, der nicht nur gut aussieht, sondern auch im Alltag überzeugt.

Bellissimo portamine, per il disegno sketch. Molto elegante, un must-have per gli amanti delle Kaweco. Ottimi materiali

Great quality!

El lápiz es absolutamente fantástico, casi demasiado. El peso es ideal, el diseño es cómodo, tiene buen agarre, el mecanismo del botón tiene una sensación muy sólida de buena respuesta y la punta se sostiene con completa firmeza. A primera vista parece algo pequeño pero al usarse uno se percata de que el tamaño es ideal para alcanzar el botón con el pulgar sin desacomodar el lápiz de tu mano.Al tacto se siente como un producto que puede durar décadas y que requiere pocos cuidados, a pesar de su diseño simple, se nota que cada milímetro del lápiz fue precisamente calculado para cumplir su función. Ninguna pieza sobra ni se mueve de su lugar innecesariamente, tampoco parece un objeto endeble, por donde se le vea es un producto de la más alta calidad.El estuche de lata donde se entrega es un bonito plus, ya que puede servir para guardar dos o más lápices de dimensiones similares.En fin, vale cada centavo que se paga por el producto, aunque definitivamente se pueden encontrar opciones mucho menos sofisticadas pero a precio más accesible.