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5.6mm Copper Clutch Pencil – Solid Copper

£85.00

The 5.6mm copper clutch pencil by Nicholas Hemingway is precision-engineered in the UK from solid copper, the Nicholas Hemingway 5.6mm Clutch Pencil combines heavy tactile balance with reliable mechanical grip. Built specifically for artists, architects, and designers, it holds thick 5.6mm graphite or charcoal lead for sweeping shading, broad strokes, and fine line work. The internal brass clutch locks lead firmly in place without slipping under heavy pressure. Over time, the raw copper barrel reacts to your touch, developing a natural, distinct patina.

Material: Solid Copper Barrel with Heavy-Duty Brass Clutch
Lead Size: Fits standard 5.6mm graphite, carbon, and charcoal leads
Origin: Machined and handmade in the UK
Best For: Life drawing, architectural drafting, expressive sketching, and shading
Starting Lead: Comes with a single 4B lead

Precision Machining Built for Expressive Drawing

The Nicholas Hemingway 5.6mm solid copper clutch pencil is a heavy leadholder designed for serious studio work. Instead of lightweight plastic or thin aluminum, this tool is turned from solid copper to provide substantial hand weight—letting gravity drive your marks across the paper during long drawing sessions.

Whether laying down dark tonal values in a sketchbook or drafting structural concepts, the 5.6mm core gives you complete line control. Specifically, a 6-jaw brass clutch mechanism grips the lead firmly at the tip, eliminating barrel play and preventing lead breakage under heavy shading pressure.

Solid Copper: A Barrel That Changes With Use

Machined from raw copper, the pencil body responds directly to your hands. Rather than wearing down, the metal oxidizes naturally through contact with skin oils, developing a dark, protective patina over weeks of use. Consequently, every pencil gradually takes on a unique surface finish shaped by your studio routine.

Why Use a 5.6mm Leadholder?

A 5.6mm clutch pencil sits between traditional charcoal sticks and technical drafting pencils. Therefore, you can hold it at a low angle for broad, sweeping shading, or sharpen the lead tip with a pointer for sharp, technical detail work.

Technical Specifications

Lead Capacity: 5.6mm (compatible with all major brand graphite, carbon, and artist leads)
Body Material: Solid Machined Copper
Internal Mechanism: Solid Brass 6-Jaw Clutch Unit
Manufacturing: Precision-engineered in the UK
Care: Leave it to age naturally to a dark patina, or restore the bright copper finish with standard metal polish

Lead Compatibility & Maintenance

Additionally, this pencil accepts all standard 5.6mm graphite, carbon, and charcoal lead refills.

The raw copper barrel will naturally patinate over time. However, if you prefer to maintain a bright, rose-gold copper finish, clean occasionally with a soft cloth and standard metal polish. Always wipe in a motion around the barrel rather than along it to protect the original lathe grain.