Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth is a unique brand in the realm of mechanical pencils, offering a wide array of options, including sizes that are rare in the industry. They produce mechanical pencils in sizes ranging from 0.3mm to 5.6mm, covering the spectrum of lead thicknesses needed for various artistic and technical applications. Notably, Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth is the only European company producing mechanical pencils for leads thicker than 5.6 mm, catering to the needs of artists and draftsmen who require such versatility in their tools.
Extensive Range of Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth Mechanical/Clutch Pencils
Let’s understand in detail about some of their remarkable offerings:
Range of Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth mechanical clutch pencil in 5.6mm size:
Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth 5311 Clutch Pencil:
This Mechanical clutch pencil likely offers a classic design with a comfortable grip for extended use. It may feature a durable metal construction and a reliable mechanism for advancing and retracting the lead.
They come in three types- Black with black colour push button and tip cone, Gray colour barrel with nickel plated rivet and tip cone and Gray colour barrel but with black rivet and tip cone.
Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth 5305 Mechanical Clutch Pencil:
The 5305 Mechanical clutch pencil has a sleek and ergonomic design made of plastic and metal body to incorporating modern materials for both style and durability. It includes built-in sharpener with a plastic pocket clip for added convenience.
They come in range of 6 colours- Yellow, Red, Black, Green, Blue and White.
Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth 5344 Mechanical Clutch Pencil:
The 5344 model is a short mechanical propelling pencil, metal-plastic combination, lead diameter 5.6 mm, used for common writing and drawing. The lead is moved by pressing the knob in leaned pencil position, which opens the clamp and the lead is slid out. The lead may not be sharpened, the pencil does not have a sharpener. The plastic triangle envelope in black colour, without clip, metal mechanical parts.
Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth 5340 Mechanical Clutch Pencil:
The 5340 Mechanical clutch pencil stand out with a unique design elements completely made of Metal body and a built-in push button sharpener. It offers enhanced confort and control for precise drawing or drafting tasks, making it a favourite among professionals and enthusiasts alike.
They include two colours- Gold and Silver.
Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth 5370 Mechanical Clutch Pencil:
The 5370 Mechanical propelling pencil likely offers a robust and reliable design suitable for various drawing and drafting applications. It features a sturdy mechanism and a comfortable grip due to its wooden and metal body. It lead can be advanced and retracted with the help of a push button thereby providing artists to work constructively.
These clutch pencils are subdivided as per the wooden material used in the body as- Oak, Ash, Mahogany, Walnut and Wood
Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth 5348 Mechanical Clutch Pencil:
The 5348 clutch pencil is characterized by its ergonomic design and innovative features like plastic and metal body, built-in sharpener and nickel plated metal parts.
It has advance materials for improved durability and performance, along with specialized grip patterns for enhanced comfort and control.
They come in 4 types of colours- Black, Light blue, Pink and Light green.
Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth 5320 and 5321 Mechanical Clutch Pencil:
The 5320 and 5321 clutch pencils offer a balance of functionality and affordability, making it a popular choice among students, hobbyists, and professionals alike. They feature a simple yet sturdy construction which also includes a gold-plated wire pocket clip and metal wire clip for 5320 and 5321 respectively with a built-in sharpener and push button.
They are characterized by different barrel colours- Red, Blue (5320) and, Black, Green (5321).
Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth 5301 Mechanical Clutch Pencil:
The 5301 Mechanical propelling pencil is designed with versatility in mind, offering a sleek plastic and lightweight construction ideal for on-the-go use.
It features a slim profile and a convenient pocket clip, allowing users to carry it comfortable in a pencil case or shirt pocket while ensuring easy access whenever possible. It comes in two colours- Yellow and black.
Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth 5347 Mechanical Clutch Pencil:
The 5347 model stands out with its attention to detail and precise engineering made up of metal and plastic body. The clutch pencil comes without a pocket clip and built-in sharpener.
They are ranged into two colour types- Black and Red.
Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth 5330 and 5331 Mechanical Clutch Pencil:
These models come with a unique spring push button making it convenient for lead advancement and retraction and the entire body is made of metal body. The 5330 clutch pencil barrel is yellow in colour whereas 5331 comes green in colour.
There are other range of Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth Mechanical clutch pencil characterised by their body, colour and other mechanical parts.
Here are a few listed below-
5359: Silver metal barrel, metal pocket clip, built in sharpener and push button
5310: Black metal barrel, built-in sharpener and push button
5344: Black Plastic and metal barrel and push button
5305: Plastic and metal barrel, built-in sharpener, push button and plastic pocket clip and, comes in range of 6 colours- yellow, black, red, blue, green and white.
5306: Black plastic and metal body, ergonomically designed plastic grip, built-in sharpener, push button and metal pocket clip.
Let’s further understand in detail about wide range of Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth Mechanical Mechanical Clutch Pencil of 2mm lead diameter.
Range of Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth Mechanical Clutch Pencil of 2mm Lead Diameter
Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth 5201 Mechanical clutch pencil:
The 5201 is a classic mechanical clutch pencil known for its simplicity and reliability. It’s a popular choice among artists, architects, and draftsmen for its sturdy construction and comfortable grip. It typically features a metal barrel with a knurled grip for better control and a mechanism for advancing and retracting the lead. It’s suitable for a wide range of drawing, drafting and writing tasks, making it a versatile tool for professionals and hobbyists alike.
Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth 5228 Mechanical clutch pencil:
The 5228 mechanical propelling pencil known for it’s durability and practicality. It is designed with a sturdy metal barrel and a simple yet reliable mechanism for advancing and retracting the lead, allowing for precise drawing and drafting. It’s favourite among artists, engineers, and students for its versatility and affordability. It has a built-in sharpener and metal pocket clip.
Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth 5217 Mechanical clutch pencil:
The 5217 model comes in a set of 6 different shades of barrel colors with corresponding colour pastel leads of diameter 2 mm - colour pencils, yellow, green, blue, red, black, and brown + eraser allowing users to personalize their drawing or drafting experience. It typically features a durable metal barrel and a comfortable grip for extended use.
Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth 5218 Mechanical clutch pencil:
This model is known for its reliability and ergonomic design. It feature sturdy metal barrel and a comfortable plastic grip, making it suitable for extended drawing or drafting sessions. It is equipped with a metal pocket clip and push button mechanism for advancing and retracting the lead, allowing for precise control over line thickness. It’s a popular choice among artists, architects, and engineers for its durability and ease of use. They come in a set of 5 different barrel colours- Yellow, Green, blue, red and violet.
Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth 5219 Mechanical clutch pencil:
The 5219 model has similar specifications to 5218 mechanical clutch pencil but with an exception in the grip which is of Metal. They also come in different barrel colours like Yellow, Green, Blue, Red and Violet.
Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth 5209 Mechanical clutch pencil:
5209 model has a plastic and metal barrel with a comfortable plastic grip. It consists of built-in sharpener and a push button mechanism for advancing and retracting the lead along with a metal pocket clip providing users to carry it comfortably in a pencil case or shirt pocket
Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth 5208 Mechanical clutch pencil:
5208 is a clutch pencil with both wooden and metal barrel and is designed without a pocket clip and features a built-in sharpener and push- button mechanism for advancing the lead. The wooden and metal barrel offers a classic, natural yet sleek look thereby making it durable. This clutch pencil is favoured by artists and draftsmen for its versatility and convenience, allowing for easy sharpening and lead advancement during drawing and sketching sessions.
Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth 5905 Mechanical clutch pencil:
5905 clutch pencil comes with a metal barrel, metal pocket clip, built-in sharpener, and push-button mechanism. It also features a distinctive white and gold stripe around the perimeter at the end. This elegant design detail adds a touch of sophistication and style to the clutch pencil, making it not only a practical tool but also a virtually appealing accessory for artists and draftsmen.
They also cover a range of 0.3mm to 0.9mm Mechanical pencils and these are ideal for common writing, drawing and drafting.
Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth 5004 & 5005 Mechanical pencils:
This series of mechanical pencils comes with a lead diameter of 0.3mm. Both these pencils share a common feature of Rubber grip, Eraser, and Metal clip. Only differences are-
Model 5004 has sleeve colour mix of Black, Red, blue whereas,
Model 5005 has dark blue sleeve, yellow ring, and a rotary extension of the eraser.
Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth 5780 Mechanical pencil:
Series of model number 5780 Mechanical propelling pencil has a lead diameter of 0.5mm, case diameter of 9.13mm, in the widest part of the clip 11.52mm, length 152mm, plastic barrel with metal tip and a plastic pocket clip, and rubber grip.
They come in two series of colours- Transparent Blue and Transparent Red.
Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth 5034 and 5035 Mechanical pencils:
These two mechanical pencil models have a lead diameter of 0.5mm. Both these pencils share a common feature of Metal and Plastic Sleeve, Rubber grip, Eraser, and Metal clip. Exception being-
Model 5034 has sleeve colour mix of Black, Red, blue without an eraser whereas,
Model 5035 has dark blue sleeve, brown ring, and a rotary extension of the eraser.
Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth 5054 and 5055 Mechanical pencils:
These two mechanical pencil models has a lead diameter of 0.7mm. Both these pencils share a common feature of Metal and Plastic Sleeve, Rubber grip, Eraser, and Metal clip. Only differences are-
Model 5054 has sleeve colour mix of Black, Red, blue without an eraser whereas,
Model 5055 has dark blue sleeve, blue ring, and a rotary extension of the eraser.
Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth 5074 Mechanical pencils:
5074 mechanical pencil model has a lead diameter of 0.9mm. It has a Metal and Plastic Sleeve colour mix: black, red and blue, Rubber grip, Eraser, and Metal clip
In addition to these Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth offers two other exclusive types of mechanical clutch pencils-
Exclusive range of 2.5mm and 3.2mm Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth Mechanical pencils
Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth 5358 Mechanical clutch pencil:
Mechanical propelling pencil with lead diameter 3.2 mm, metal, for common writing and drawing. The lead is moved by pressing the knob in leaned pencil position, which opens the clamp and the lead is slid out. There is a sharpener in the knob and the lead can be sharpened after screwing the sharpener out. The black pencil envelope has round profile, diameter 12.3 mm, clip on the envelope.
Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth 5205, 5208 & 5905 Mechanical Clutch pencil:
The entire series of these mechanical pencil models come with a lead diameter of 2.5 mm, sharpener at the tip, no pocket clip and barrel is made from hexagonal profile but with following exceptions:
Model 5205: Metal barrel varnished with yellow paint and does not have a pocket clip.
Model 5208: Metal and wood combined barrel, no pocket clip
Model 5905: Comes in two series. Both have a metal barrel varnished with with black paint, white and golden circumferential strips at the end by the pressing knob except one has a metal pocket clip whereas other has no clip.
Lastly, Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth has introduced an extraordinary chalk holder capable of holding a lead with a diameter of 9mm.
Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth 5343 Mechanical Chalk Holder:
Mechanical propelling pencil without clip - chalk holder - intended for writing and chalk drawing, diameter 9.0 mm. The chalk is moved by pressing the knob in leaned pencil position, which opens the clamp and the chalk is slid out. The chalk may not be sharpened, the holder does not have a sharpener. Round envelope, 16 mm in diameter, metal, sprayed with black powder paint, metal mechanical parts.
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