{"product_id":"faber-castell-ondoro-precious-orange-resin-0-7mm-mechanical-pencil","title":"Faber-Castell Ondoro Precious Orange Resin 0.7mm Mechanical Pencil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaber-Castell Ondoro Precious Orange Resin 0.7mm Mechanical Pencil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something immediately arresting about the Ondoro. The hexagonal barrel, turned from high-gloss precious resin in a warm, saturated orange, catches the light in a way that most writing instruments simply do not. This is not a pencil that hides in a drawer - it is one you reach for deliberately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaber-Castell has been refining the craft of fine writing instruments for over 260 years, and the Ondoro sits firmly within that tradition. The precious resin body is polished to a deep, glassy finish that feels substantial in the hand without being heavy. Paired with highly polished chrome-plated metal at the tip and end cap, the contrast between warm orange and cool silver gives the pencil a quietly confident character - structured and geometric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hexagonal profile is not purely aesthetic. Six flat sides mean the pencil rests where you put it on a desk, and the shape distributes grip pressure evenly across the fingers, making it genuinely comfortable during extended writing sessions. The spring-loaded chrome clip is firm enough to hold securely in a breast pocket or notebook cover without marking either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLead advances via a smooth twist mechanism at the barrel, which is notably more refined than the button-tap mechanisms common on lesser pencils. There is no rattling, no misfeed - just a clean, controlled advance of the 0.7mm lead. That lead diameter strikes the right balance for most writing tasks: fine enough for precise annotation, broad enough to move quickly across a page without fragility. A replaceable eraser is concealed beneath the end cap, kept clean and ready when you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pencil is supplied in Faber-Castell's white gift box with slip case, making it a particularly thoughtful gift for anyone who takes their writing tools seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precious resin, high-gloss polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hexagonal\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnd cap and tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly polished chromed metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring-loaded, chromed and polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLead advancement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twist mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLead diameter: \u003c\/strong\u003e0.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEraser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replaceable, under end cap\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible leads: \u003c\/strong\u003e0.7mm leads (sold separately)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Know Before You Buy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe 0.7mm lead grade supplied is B, which gives a smooth, slightly darker line than HB. If you prefer a harder, lighter line for technical work, replacement leads in other grades are available separately from Faber-Castell. The twist mechanism means there is no accidental lead advance in a bag or pocket - a genuine practical advantage over click-advance designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/4160\/0903\/files\/WEBFLAGS_GERMANY_125px.png?v=1613734597\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Faber-Castell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45151617581191,"sku":null,"price":99.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/4160\/0903\/files\/137502-e1726741905875.webp?v=1783475140","url":"https:\/\/thestraywhisker.com.au\/products\/faber-castell-ondoro-precious-orange-resin-0-7mm-mechanical-pencil","provider":"The Stray Whisker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}