Platinum Pro-Use 171 Drafting Mechanical Pencil 0.5mm Matte Black | MSDA-2500B Japanese Low Centre of Gravity

Platinum Pro-Use 171 MSDA-2500B — Professional Matte Black Mechanical Pencil 0.5mm

The next generation of Japanese drafting excellence. The Platinum Pro-Use 171 in limited matte black combines precision engineering with a refined aesthetic, delivering unmatched control for architects, designers, and stationery enthusiasts.

• Premium Japanese Craftsmanship — Made by Platinum, one of Japan's most respected writing instrument manufacturers. The MSDA-2500B features a sophisticated matte black coating on ABS resin body with harmonious form and meticulous attention to texture.
• Low Centre of Gravity Design — Weighing 24g with strategically distributed weight towards the tip, this pencil offers exceptional balance and stability for precise drafting, technical drawing, and extended writing sessions.
• Adjustable Lead Sleeve (0–4.5mm) — Simply twist the nose cone to extend or retract the fixed metal lead sleeve. Customise it for ruler and template use, adjust the pencil-to-paper distance, or retract completely for safe pocket carrying.
• Pressure-Absorbing Spring Mechanism — Built-in lead cushion technology prevents breakage by allowing the lead to slide back under excess pressure. Easily toggle on or off by twisting the knurled grip section for firm or cushioned writing modes.
• Knurled Metal Grip & Professional Features — Precision-machined knurling on the black metal grip provides superior comfort and control. Includes a refillable eraser under the top push button and a lead grade indicator dial (4H, 2H, H, F, HB, B, 2B).

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