The Mark II Mechanical Pencil: It lasts forever

The Mark II Mechanical Pencil: It lasts forever

Nicholas Hemingway created the Mark II Everlasting Mechanical Pencil, because he was fed up the waste produced by ‘disposable culture’. Knowing that cheap materials create waste and pollution, he set out to create a long lasting alternative, that you might even want to keep forever. The Mark II Everlasting Mechanical Pencils are sleek and minimalist, and available in aluminum, brass and stainless steel. This is actually the second range of such pencils from Hemi Wear (Hemingway’s company) and features design improvements such as an almost seamless contour blending of barrels and nibs. The beautiful pencils are handmade and you can get one by backing Hemingway’s Kickstarter project which is collecting funds to create and distribute his creations. Each pencil is made to order , in accordance with his policy of no waste or excess, and you can choose the lead thickness you would like— from 0.3 mm to 0.9 mm. Pencils can be purchased at a reduced rate now as part of the fundraising campaign, or later from the Hemi Wear website. For now, you can pledge £54 for a pencil in a metal of your choice with your desired lead thickness and have it sent to you in November. An exclusive pencil, customised and handmade— all for you. How’s that for luxe writing?