Featuring a brass body with knurled metal grip, the rOtring 800 is exceptionally solid, easy to carry instrument for writing or drawing. The fixed lead sleeve offers precise writing and an unimpeded view of the page until you retract the tip safely into hexagonal barrel, which is shaped to keep your mechanical pencil from rolling off a desk. The 'Twist and Click' mechanism also features a clutch system, enabling you to advance lead in small increments with each click of the knock button.