an old cast-aluminum Dietzgen lead pointer from the usual online auction site, and there are plenty of those available.

There is a lead pointer located at the end of each pencil.

Quality feel, holds leads securely, works smoothly, and nice to have a little lead pointer in the button when my larger sharpener isn't around.

It has a number of nice features including good balance, lead pointer, and quick advancement of lead

There is a lead pointer located at the end of each pencil.

Rotary pointer works best to sharpen the point, but everyone knows that

I recommend the Staedtler Rotary Lead Pointer; that'll give you dangerously sharp leads if you so desire

The built-in sharpener is ok for emergencies, but it won't give you the tip a lead pointer offers

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I had use various lead holders before from others brands including including Faber-Castell and Rotring to name some and all I can say is this is the more comfortable lead holder I've ever handle making me feel I could last forever rendering anything this is not the last model from Staedler Mars 780 C which have lead have the convenience of lead pointer integrated but neither the lead holder I was using

You really need a lead pointer to use it, though, and those make a graphite mess when you carry them around.

They also work great for woodworking as they leave a fine-accurate line as long as you have the appropriate lead pointer

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