Luxury Stainless Steel Mechanical Pencils

Last Updated on March 28, 2025 by Matt Hawthorne

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 four lead sizes—0.3mm, 0.5mm, 0.7mm, and a heavy-lined 0.9mm—our luxury stainless steel mechanical pencils offer versatility and precision. Our original classic line also includes the luxury brass, aluminium, and titanium mechanical pencils. The titanium version is slightly lighter than the stainless steel and boasts a deeper metallic grey colour.

We proudly ship our pencils worldwide and are thrilled by the amazing feedback we receive from our customers. Seeing their satisfaction with our products truly makes us feel great.

Every pencil is designed and crafted by Nicholas Hemingway, the founder of the company, who started it in honor of his grandfather. After his grandfather passed away, Nicholas inherited his workshop tools, including a lathe his grandfather had used after retiring. Nicholas began designing pencils on that very lathe, aiming to create something that would make his grandfather proud. His luxury mechanical pencils quickly became a hit, with architects and artists around the world using his creations. To this day, Nicholas still makes every pencil on his grandfather’s old lathe, and the story continues.

Nicholas Hemingway’s luxury stainless steel mechanical pencils are perfect for both drawing and writing. Among our loyal clients in architecture, we also have a diverse group of writers who treasure these pencils for their craftsmanship and the story behind them.

When it comes to mechanical pencils for drawing or writing, there’s really no difference between the two. They should be designed the same way, as they’re used in the same way—whether you’re writing cursive lettering or drawing lines and sweeping curves on an architectural sketch. We have many satisfied customers in both fields, which only confirms this in our minds.

We also offer a personalisation service for some of our luxury mechanical pencils. Our titanium, stainless steel, walnut, and reclaimed ebony mechanical pencils can be etched or engraved with the recipient’s initials. A personalised mechanical pencil adds that special touch, making it an ideal gift.

If you’re unsure about which lead size to choose, we recommend our 0.5mm stainless steel mechanical pencil. It’s our most popular option, offering a medium to fine lead weight that’s perfect for both writing and drawing. If you’re looking for something lighter than the stainless steel pencil, we also offer a lightweight aluminium version.

I hope this helps with your decision-making. Please take a look at our full range of handmade pencils and pens.

All the best,
Matt