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title: "Mars Technical Mechanical Pencil Set, Blue, (788 SBK4)"
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# Integrated lead pointer & sharpener 2mm thick, break-resistant lead Precision German engineering Mars Technical Mechanical Pencil Set, Blue, (788 SBK4)

**Brand:** staedtler
**Price:** A$23
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✏️ Elevate your craft with the pencil that professionals swear by!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Mars Technical Mechanical Pencil Set, Blue, (788 SBK4) by staedtler
- **How much does it cost?** A$23 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/3577459-mars-technical-mechanical-pencil-set-blue-788-sbk4)

## Best For

- staedtler enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted staedtler brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Bold 2mm Lead for Lasting Marks:** Thick, durable graphite perfect for drafting, sketching, and tough surfaces.
- • **Built-in Lead Pointer & Sharpener:** Push-button cap doubles as a precision lead sharpener for flawless lines.
- • **Ergonomic Metal Clip & Knurled Grip:** Securely clip to your collar and enjoy comfortable, slip-free handling all day.
- • **Versatile for Professionals & Creatives:** Trusted by architects, engineers, artists, and craftsmen alike for precision work.
- • **Sustainably Made with 180+ Years of Expertise:** Crafted in Germany with premium materials ensuring consistent quality and durability.

## Overview

The STAEDTLER Mars Technical Mechanical Pencil Set features a robust 2mm lead ideal for precise, break-resistant marking across various surfaces. Engineered in Germany with over 180 years of expertise, it includes an integrated lead pointer and sharpener within the push-button cap, a durable metal clip for easy portability, and a knurled grip for enhanced control. Perfect for architects, engineers, artists, and tradespeople seeking reliable, high-quality drafting and sketching tools.

## Description

Simply the best and one of the most versatile pencil lead holders around.The formula is secret -- the pencil is world-famous. Staedtler's success story began over 180 years ago, with manufacturing pencils, which has given us quite the head start on research, innovation and engineering! To this day, first-class manufacturing processes and sustainably sourced materials guarantee outstanding and consistent product quality. Staedtler Technico leadholder mechanical pencils are made for times when you need dark, broad and dense graphite coverage. From drawing to drafting, at the construction site, in the studio or classroom, the Technico is the choice for always-sharp, break-resistant use.This technical pencil is not only an ideal creative companion for drawing and sketching purposes. But engineers and architects also rely on it for drafting, ruling and annotating. Whether it's scientific or creative endeavors, in the home, office or classroom, Staedtler helps bring ideas to life.

Review: Great pencil for carpentry and tile work! - I’ve been using this brand and model of pencil for tile installation for 19 years. It performs very well. I’ve had many last a whole year or more marking on walls or concrete floors. I was a union tile setter in Southern California for 34 years and on many projects did their layouts for the other tile setters. This is the only model of pencil I’ve used for at least 19 years. It clips to my shirt collar for easy retrieval. The leads are thick and don’t break or wear out easily when marking on concrete. When needing to do finer marking on paper you just lengthen the lead by pushing in the button on the end and pulling out the lead. Hold onto the lead when pushing because it will slide right out and break on the ground. Completely remove the lead and insert it into the small hole in the push cap. Twist the pencil back and forth between your fingers and apply a little pressure to the lead and continue until sharp. About 20 twists or less to achieve a sharp point. You can also pull off the cap while leaving the lead in the pencil but it tends to wear out the push cap holding mechanism quickly so it falls out of the pencil when turned upside down. Be careful when lending it out because in my experience they never seem to find their way back to me.
Review: Good set that gets the job done! - This item performs the task of mechanical pencil very well. The thick 2 mm lead is very strong and can be easily pointed for fine work. The Body of the Pencil is well made and quite durable. The single drawback for the item would be the need to purchase refills on-line for the most part. Although some art supply stores and some very large office supply stores do carry the refills. A single refill will last as long if not longer than a standard wooden pencil. And there are various hardness refills that will improve or reduce the longevity of the refills. I would have preferred that the pencil worked more like a traditional mechanical pencil with one click of the top advancing the lead a set amount. But it works like a simple holder, when the top is depressed the lead is free to advance any distance, thus it requires two hands to adjust the length of the refill outside the pencil. And there is no built in eraser so one has to carry an eraser or else make no mistakes. The cap on top does have a cutting blade to re-point the refill when it dulls. A necessary tool if one prefers detailed and precise lines. For the price this is a really good 2mm set.

## Features

- Technical mechanical pencil set: 2 mm pencil, eraser, 2 ea 2H lead refills.
- For writing, sketching, drawing
- Metal clip, push button advance
- Integrated lead pointer in push button
- Made in Germany

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B005D5ZOJO |
| Best Sellers Rank | #45,982 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #391 in Mechanical Pencils |
| Brand | STAEDTLER |
| Closure | Button |
| Color | Blue |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,148) |
| Date First Available | July 22, 2011 |
| Grip Type | Knurled |
| Ink Color | Blue |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.28 ounces |
| Item model number | 788 SBK4 |
| Line Size | 2 Millimeters |
| Manufacturer | Staedtler Inc. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 788 SBK4 |
| Material Type | Metal, Plastic |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | HB |
| Point Type | Medium |
| Product Dimensions | 0.5 x 3 x 8.88 inches |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Tip Type | metal |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** STAEDTLER
- **Color:** Blue
- **Ink Color:** Blue
- **Writing Instrument Form:** Mechanical Graphite Pencil

## Images

![Mars Technical Mechanical Pencil Set, Blue, (788 SBK4) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71q3OAAusLL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Number Of Items** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is the 2 mm lead sharpener included in the set?**
A: The pencil has a builtin sharpener in the bottom hole. It's not great but does the job. You need to just insert the tip of the lead to the bottom lid hole and rotate!!

**Q: Is this the exact same as https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YQEFGU/ref=psdc_1069816_t1_B005D5ZOJO**
A: No, not the same, one is set included other items and one is just one pencil.

**Q: I think i broke it the middle part u put the lead in goes on the side and when i try to press it it’s hard and it wasn’t before any fix?**
A: Not that I know of.  The older models screwed together in the middle (the lead tube to the collet).  Push on the top button and gently unscrew the collet so as not to break the three gripping parts.  The new ones may be glued I don’t know I don’t have mine handy to try.  Maybe you can disassemble it and see what happened.

**Q: is it better to buy this kit than to buy the pencil on its own?**
A: i would get the kit if it comes with the rotory sharpener

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great pencil for carpentry and tile work!
*by D***Z on December 16, 2019*

I’ve been using this brand and model of pencil for tile installation for 19 years. It performs very well. I’ve had many last a whole year or more marking on walls or concrete floors. I was a union tile setter in Southern California for 34 years and on many projects did their layouts for the other tile setters. This is the only model of pencil I’ve used for at least 19 years. It clips to my shirt collar for easy retrieval. The leads are thick and don’t break or wear out easily when marking on concrete. When needing to do finer marking on paper you just lengthen the lead by pushing in the button on the end and pulling out the lead. Hold onto the lead when pushing because it will slide right out and break on the ground. Completely remove the lead and insert it into the small hole in the push cap. Twist the pencil back and forth between your fingers and apply a little pressure to the lead and continue until sharp. About 20 twists or less to achieve a sharp point. You can also pull off the cap while leaving the lead in the pencil but it tends to wear out the push cap holding mechanism quickly so it falls out of the pencil when turned upside down. Be careful when lending it out because in my experience they never seem to find their way back to me.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good set that gets the job done!
*by D***N on April 10, 2015*

This item performs the task of mechanical pencil very well. The thick 2 mm lead is very strong and can be easily pointed for fine work. The Body of the Pencil is well made and quite durable. The single drawback for the item would be the need to purchase refills on-line for the most part. Although some art supply stores and some very large office supply stores do carry the refills. A single refill will last as long if not longer than a standard wooden pencil. And there are various hardness refills that will improve or reduce the longevity of the refills. I would have preferred that the pencil worked more like a traditional mechanical pencil with one click of the top advancing the lead a set amount. But it works like a simple holder, when the top is depressed the lead is free to advance any distance, thus it requires two hands to adjust the length of the refill outside the pencil. And there is no built in eraser so one has to carry an eraser or else make no mistakes. The cap on top does have a cutting blade to re-point the refill when it dulls. A necessary tool if one prefers detailed and precise lines. For the price this is a really good 2mm set.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An industry standard for artists and draftsman alike.
*by J***G on February 8, 2021*

As an artist, you will eventually reach a point where a number 2 pencil holds you back. At that point, you will either go with a mechanical pencil or the traditional 2mm drafting lead holder. I do not know why this product is labeled as a technical mechanical pencil. Trust me, it is a drafting lead holder. The product is amazing. I can assure you that when using a Staedtler sharpener that the 2mm lead holder can actually achieve a much finer point than a .05 mechanical pencil. I should also point out that a stick of 2mm lead lasts a lot longer than a stick of .05mm lead. For drawing construction lines on a set of prints or for roughing in a sketch I recommend the 4H lead. For fine detail work I recommend or print drawings, I recommend HB lead. You will need a brush of some sort to wipe off excess graphite on the page. The Staedtler white plastic eraser seems to be designed with this lead holder in mind for it erases mistakes flawlessly. Purchase one and try it out; you will soon see why the Staedtler 2mm Lead Holder has been the penciler's tool of choice for millions of artists and draftsman.

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