Question 1

Can this be engraved?

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Yes. It's a solid brass barrel (except for the mechanical bits inside!), so it can be engraved. Depends on where you buy or take it to one of those engraving shops. It's a hexagonal barrel, so whatever you engrave will be small to fit on the flat surface as shown by logo in the picture. Brass is relatively "soft" as a metal and should be no issue for any shop that does engraving. You may also want to search Amazon for hexagonal clips that fit this pencil (and all the Kaweco line), so you can clip it to a pocket. They're ~ $1 each and finish the unit off nicely. I have this, the ball point, and the fountain pen all in brass -not engraved, but clipped. They develop a nice patina after some period of use. Heavy, but I like it that way and fits the hand well.

Question 2

It looks like the cap and barrel are different colors, maybe even made of different materials.  Is that correct?

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The item is all brass. The cap is the same material and color as the rest of the pencil. What you're seeing in the pictures is the difference in the texture as the round top seems to have been milled in the shape of a cylinder, while the body is hexagonal. So, when being photoed, the light reflects differently. I can see from the picture on Amazon where you'd get the idea. You'll find this really doesn't look different when in person and the more you use it, the more the pencil will get a uniform patina as your hand, from use,  and putting in/out of pocket or pencil holder for carrying, will make the unit look quite uniform. I've had mine for years, and they don't need polishing. I wipe down every once in a while as when you eat chocolate, one leaves fingerprints on the barrel:-)

Question 3

Does the lead sleeve retract? How many leads come with this? Length of this pencil? Thanks

Accepted Answer

No. One.  4.25 inches

Question 4

Is this made of lead-free brass?

Accepted Answer

Only the manufacturer would know, short of an assay test.  I don't think lead is commonly used in making brass for constant human contact.

ASIN	B00WHCAP7C
Additional Features	Refillable
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#118,967 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #794 in Mechanical Pencils
Body Shape	Octagonal
Brand Name	Kaweco
Closure Type	Retractable
Color	Brass
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (342)
Drill Point	Fine
Global Trade Identification Number	04250278610883
Grip Type	Smooth
Hand Orientation	Right
Hardness	HB
Included Components	mechanical pencil
Ink Base	Oil
Ink Color	Black
Item Diameter	1.3 centimeters
Item Dimensions	4.13 x 0.51 x 0.51 inches
Item Type Name	Premium writing instruments
Item Weight	49 g
Line Size	0.7
Manufacturer	Kaweco
Material Type	Brass
Model Name	BRASS Sport
Model Number	BRSP-BR
Pattern	Single Item
Recommended Uses For Product	Writing
Style	0.7 mm
Theme	Sport
Unit Count	1 Count
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Writing Instrument Form	Ballpoint Pen
Writing Technique	pencil lead

BRSP-BR Mechanical Pencil, Brass, Sports, 0.03 inches (0.7 mm)

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