A nice not-quite lead holder, not-quite mechanical pencil is the Retro 51 1.15mm pencil. I have the "stealth" version. It is all metal, has a nice weight, and a huge eraser. I find that I can write longer with a lightweight plastic holder, but if you are only after heavier metal holders then I think the Staedtler 925 35-20 is really the best all around holder on the market.

Uni makes an excellent sharpener that works perfectly with the Staedtler 925 35-20. I have both the Uni sharpener and the Staedtler lead holder, they work well together. Another consideration when choosing a lead holder is shape and weight. Those intended strictly for drawing and drafting tend to be heavier, and often feature metal knurling on the grip that some find uncomfortable when writing for longer sessions. For this reason, I gravitate towards lead holders that mimic the look and feel of a round or hexagonal woodcase pencil, including Caran d’Ache’s iconic “Fixpencil” pictured above. Fun historical fact: the Fixpencil was originally created as a replacement for standard woodcase pencils due to wartime materials shortages. The idea caught on, and the product has remained in the company’s lineup as one of its longest-running products. Takeaways and Where to Buy Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie.