Adapto 2mm Lead Holder

Adapto 2mm Lead Holder (K-5616)

4.56 stars, based on 3 reviews
Heavy-duty 2mm lead holder.
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Arkansas, USA

Good for sketching

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Pros:
  • Secure grip
  • Sketching optimized
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  • Not as good for writing
This Adapto lead holder is solid and feels well made. The knurled grip area has sharp points but is shallow, providing both a comfortable and secure grip. The knurling is somewhat distant from the lead, which is the right place for sketching, but a little far away for writing. The 4 piece lead jaws have always held the lead securely.



This pencil is very similar to the Alvin Pro-Matic MC5, they appear to have come from the same production line. The Alvin is finished in a metallic blue and has a lead hardness indicator. Neither have a pocket clip, which is consistent with a tool designed for sketching.



A little Koh-I-Noor history. This is a brand originally used by the Hardtmuth company of the Czech Republic. At some point the US distribution was sold and is now owned by Chartpac. This US operation markets the Rapidomatic and these Italian produced lead holders. The original Hardtmuth company still produces different lead holders, leads, pencils, etc in the Czech Republic. The Hardtmuth lead holders use a 3 piece lead holding jaw.

Calgary, AB

Outstanding durability

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  • Durable
  • Sturdy
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  • Aesthetics
Most drafting 2mm lead holders are pretty much the same as for how they actually function. The Koh-i-Noor may not be as stylish looking as the Staedtler, but I've had one of these for over thirty years. It's so old and well used that the brass knurling on the grip has been worn into a smooth ring at the height where it sits against the tube of the lead pointer I use, but the pencil itself works as well as the day I first bought it. Of four lead holders I own, this is my oldest and my favourite. It will likely outlive me!

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I love these lead holders. The old Technigraph used to be an aluminum barrel but now it is plastic. This model is still aluminum and feels very good in the hand. The knurled portion is shorter than the Technigraph model which is very strange but doesn't affect me much. I wish the knurl was a little longer but I am very grateful that I can still at least get the aluminum barrel which is the original quality level. Now if it was red that would be even cooler.

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