Koch, Weber & Co. was founded in the 1890s in Germany and continues to make their high-quality writing instruments there today. These full-length mechanical pencils are ideal for those that prefer writing with pencils over pens, with refillable leads in precise sizes—.5mm, .7mm, .9mm. With an easy-to-grip faceted barrel, their slim, crisp appearance displays the German appreciation for rational, functional design. Matte black finish.