The Faber-Castell Grip-Matic mechanical pencil features a feed mechanism which advances the lead automatically as you write. No shaking or button-pressing required! A polished chrome nose, rubber grip, attractive barrel in sky blue, or black and a replaceable long twist eraser complete a highly desirable pencil. The price simply makes it irresistible! Automatic lead advancement, no need to take out the mine by squeezing Break-resistant lead thanks to lead tip Translucent plastic body with rubber grip zone With built-in eraser