The History of the Pen: How It All Started and What We Use Today Have you ever wondered how the pen in your hand came to be? Let’s take a journey through time to discover the amazing history of the pen, from ancient times to the cool writing tools we use today. The History of […]
Category Archives: Handmade Mechanical Pencils
The World Famous Pen Brand You’ve Probably Never Heard Of When you think of a world-famous pen brand, names like Montblanc or Parker might come to mind. However, there’s a gem in the world of writing instruments that you may not have heard of yet: Nicholas Hemingway. Renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and timeless design, […]
Mechanical Pencils vs. Wooden Pencils: Pros and Cons Picking between mechanical pencils vs wooden pencils isn’t as simple as it sounds. Each has its own perks, kind of like choosing between old friends. Let’s dive into what makes each one tick, so you can decide which fits your style best. I’ll also mention our Nicholas […]
Best Mechanical Pencil for Drawing – A Comprehensive Guide Short Answer: For the answer to the best mechanical pencil for drawing we’ll dive right in to helping to decide. Discover the elegance and craftsmanship of Nicholas Hemingway’s unique mechanical pencils. Each pencil is meticulously handmade using premium materials like stainless steel, brass, aluminium, and carbon […]
Here is our list of top 10 mechanical pencils and why our customers choose Nicholas Hemingway again and again… This is my list of his Top 10 mechanical pencils by British born designer of the famous Hemingway family, Nicholas Hemingway took a slightly different path to that of a literary career and pursued architecture and […]
We have re-launched our Luxury Brass Mechanical Pencil Mark II – Due to popular demand! Nicholas Hemingway’s Mark II Brass Mechanical Pencil has been relaunched due to a large number of customers asking where it had gone? We stopped a few models to make way for new model mechanical pencils and wanted to see […]
Nicholas Hemingway prides himself on producing beautiful luxury wooden mechanical pencils. Handmade by Nicholas Hemingway himself, Nicholas offers walnut and brass mechanical pencils and reclaimed ebony and brass mechanical pencils too. All his pencils are made to his high standards and shipped all over the world to various architects, designers and artists who love to […]
Luxury Stainless Steel Mechanical Pencils Designed and Crafted by British Designer Nicholas Hemingway One of our most popular mechanical pencils is the stainless steel version, which features a choice of brass or chrome nibs. It’s especially favored by artists and architects who prefer a weightier pencil and appreciate the deep brushed steel finish. Available in […]
Did you know that every single one of our luxury aluminium mechanical pencils is hand-built by British designer Nicholas Hemingway himself? If you are looking for that special luxury gift to give someone special, then look no further than our Luxury handmade aluminium mechanical pencils. Hand-built by Nicholas Hemingway himself, every pencil is made […]
One of our best luxury mechanical pencils for drawing has to be our Mark II Brass Mechanical Pencil, which has been newly re-launched due to high demand from existing customers. Comprising of a solid brass body and a weight of around 22grams, customers have for a while now been asking “Where did it go?” […]




