The Sleek Touch Pastel 0.5mm mechanical pencil with transparent pastel color design is particularly popular with novice writers. Its low weight and non-slip, ergonomic rubber grip zone make it pleasantly soft in the hand. This ensures relaxed handling at all times. The lead guide, which can be fully retracted into the barrel, also offers good protection against damage during loose transport in a pencil case. It features a lightly spring loaded lead and tip to prevent lead breakage. It has a PVC & latex free eraser.