With this convenient BIC Matic Original Mechanical Pencil Medium Black you can forget about sharpening, because all you have to do to reveal a fresh nib is push the tip of the pencil. The 0.7 mm HB lead lets you draw clear and precise lines without scratching a surface of paper so it is perfect to write, draw and sketch with. This product is manufactured by Recycled material over 30% and is Recyclable over 70%.