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LEUCHTTURM1917 Drehgriffel Nr. 2 Mechanical Pencil — gift idea

LEUCHTTURM1917

LEUCHTTURM1917 Drehgriffel Nr. 2 Mechanical Pencil

A 1920s-style twist mechanical pencil in lacquered aluminum and brass with a 0.7 mm lead.

83/ 100
CTG scoreSafe betHow we score
Budget $30 to $50 Indicative range, today's price on the store
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Scores by criterion

Proven reliability 85
Satisfaction and consistency of user feedback over time.
Perceived value 86
How valuable it feels compared with the budget.
Bond and memory 79
What the gift says about the relationship, and what remains months later.
Originality 85
The opposite of the cliché expected for this recipient.
Novelty 74
Age of the product since it went on sale: top score for the first three months, then it declines over time.

Our verdict

83 / 100

A mechanical pencil is usually a plastic throwaway; this one is a metal object with a story from the 1920s, which makes an everyday tool feel like a keepsake.

Best forSomeone who writes or sketches in pencil and likes well-made, slightly retro objects.
Best occasionBirthday, Christmas, a thank-you to a colleague
Avoid ifIf they never write in pencil.
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Frequently asked questions

What lead size does it use?

0.7 mm HB graphite.

What is it made of?

Precision-milled aluminum and brass, lacquered and sealed, with a polished steel tip.

Are spare leads included?

No, 0.7 mm lead refills are sold separately.

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How we score

The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →

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