Is it still possible to be excited about pencils in the age of PCs and the internet? Yes, it is! Whether short, long, round, square, smooth, with a built-in sharpener and eraser – there have always been and continue to be attractive innovations. A world novelty in the pencil market that has been captivating for years is the Grip 2001. The patented Grip zone prevents fingers from slipping. Its ergonomic triangular shape allows for fatigue-free writing. The coating is done with environmentally friendly water-based lacquer, a technology that Faber-Castell was the first to introduce. The lead is fully bonded to the wooden casing, making it particularly break-resistant. The Grip 2001 pencil is available in five different degrees of hardness.