mechanical pencil is Mechanical writing instruments that can be replenished at any time of the graphite core. Widely used as a substitute for a pencil.

Overview

Unlike the pencil grip is separated from the core part of the body, making it possible to supplement the core out. Therefore, there is no need to cut the wick to use a pencil sharpener.

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