Category Archives: The Nicholas Hemingway Journal

Welcome to the Nicholas Hemingway Journal – a dedicated space for architects, artists, and designers to explore the nuances of precision drawing tools. From in-depth guides on pencil lead sizes and technical drafting to stories behind our handmade process and sustainably sourced materials, our articles are designed to help you get the most out of your creative instruments. Whether you are looking for advice on choosing your first bespoke mechanical pencil or curious about the heritage of British craftsmanship, you’ll find our latest workshop updates and technical insights here.

Cool Mechanical Pencils are Handmade!

Two Nicholas Hemingway handmade titanium mechanical pencils, one with a matching titanium nib and one with a contrasting brass nib.

Very cool mechanical pencils handmade here at Hemiwear. All our metal mechanical pencils are handmade by Nicholas Hemingway in the true handcrafted Hemingway style. A cool mechanical pencil has to have a story, and the story behind Hemiwear and why Nicholas Hemingway designed the Everlasting Mechanical Pencil has been met with heartfelt warmth from customers […]