The Koh-i-noor Mechanical Clutch Leadholder 2mm is a metal mechanical propelling pencil used for writing with a graphite lead of 2mm diameter. The lead is moved by pressing the end of the pencil which opens the clamp & the lead is slid out. The lead can be sharpened by screwing out the end which holds the sharpener. The pencil envelope is hexagonal & varnished with black paint, white & golden circumferential strips at the end by the pressing knob.