The history of the Caran d’Ache FIXPENCIL™ starts in 1929 when it was invented by an engineer in Geneva. It was launched on the market one year later by Caran d’Ache and became a global success. The FIXPENCIL™ was the world’s first mechanical pencil, entirely metallic and fitted with a clutch mechanism. MECHANICAL PENCIL BODY Colors applied by electrostatic powder coating Black hexagonal body made from aluminium Flexible clip and clutch mechanism in metal Black pushbutton mechanism Gray standard leads LEADS AND REFILLS Available in 2mm and 3 mm diameter lead Lead sharpener incorporated in the pushbutton PACKAGING White Ultra-thin slimpack, with black colour spot Dimensions: 19.9 x 5.9 x 1.6 cm Swiss Made