Platinum Pro-Use Pencil 171
The Platinum Pro-Use series is designed as the name suggests for professional drafting purposes. The 171 model includes a couple of features that enable the user to obtain the writing feel of choice.
Firstly, it employs the Safety Slide Mechanism, which is also used in the Press Man and OLEeNU pencils, and means the lead is supported much nearer the tip than most mechanical pencils. This means the lead is less likely to break if the pencil is knocked or dropped, and it can be used right down to the last millimetre.
Secondly, it employs the 'Snork' system. We're not quite sure why it's called this, but while the Safety Slide maximises lead protection, it has the added effect of making for quite a hard feel when using the pencil. This is fine when using templates and creating detailed drawings and so on, but may not be what you want when you're writing notes. Enter the Snork system. Rotating the tip of the pencil enables you to change the length of the lead pipe, which determines how close the lead is to the tip of the pencil. Then, by rotating the body of the pencil while holding the grip area, you can turn the cushion function on or off. Small adjustments to both mechanisms means you can create your own unique feel to the pencil.
The barrel is constructed from ABS resin with a chrome pocket clip. The taper and knurled grip area are chrome-plated brass. There is a lead grade indicator running from 2B to 4H incorporated into the push button. Available in a range of lead sizes.
Dimensions: 145mm long, 10mm grip diameter, weighs 22g.
Orders placed before 3pm Monday to Friday will normally be sent out the same day.
UK Orders
FREE Royal Mail Standard delivery for orders over £100, and just £3.75 for smaller orders. Royal Mail Priority is available as an option, for £4.50 on orders over £100, £5.50 on smaller orders. Express available for £9.75, or FREE with any order over £400. No delivery surcharges for Northern Ireland, Highlands & Islands or anywhere else!
International
International deliveries vary in cost, so you'll need to add the items you want to your basket, and enter the checkout to see the options for delivery. Prices and payment methods will reflect your country, and many countries have all taxes and duties included to make things easier and more predictable.
Orders over 2kg
For all orders outside the UK, heavy orders may cost more to send, but the shipping cost will be displayed in the checkout before you commit.
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For more, see our Delivery Information page.
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The Platinum Pro-Use series is designed as the name suggests for professional drafting purposes. The 171 model includes a couple of features that enable the user to obtain the writing feel of choice.
Firstly, it employs the Safety Slide Mechanism, which is also used in the Press Man and OLEeNU pencils, and means the lead is supported much nearer the tip than most mechanical pencils. This means the lead is less likely to break if the pencil is knocked or dropped, and it can be used right down to the last millimetre.
Secondly, it employs the 'Snork' system. We're not quite sure why it's called this, but while the Safety Slide maximises lead protection, it has the added effect of making for quite a hard feel when using the pencil. This is fine when using templates and creating detailed drawings and so on, but may not be what you want when you're writing notes. Enter the Snork system. Rotating the tip of the pencil enables you to change the length of the lead pipe, which determines how close the lead is to the tip of the pencil. Then, by rotating the body of the pencil while holding the grip area, you can turn the cushion function on or off. Small adjustments to both mechanisms means you can create your own unique feel to the pencil.
The barrel is constructed from ABS resin with a chrome pocket clip. The taper and knurled grip area are chrome-plated brass. There is a lead grade indicator running from 2B to 4H incorporated into the push button. Available in a range of lead sizes.
Dimensions: 145mm long, 10mm grip diameter, weighs 22g.
Orders placed before 3pm Monday to Friday will normally be sent out the same day.
UK Orders
FREE Royal Mail Standard delivery for orders over £100, and just £3.75 for smaller orders. Royal Mail Priority is available as an option, for £4.50 on orders over £100, £5.50 on smaller orders. Express available for £9.75, or FREE with any order over £400. No delivery surcharges for Northern Ireland, Highlands & Islands or anywhere else!
International
International deliveries vary in cost, so you'll need to add the items you want to your basket, and enter the checkout to see the options for delivery. Prices and payment methods will reflect your country, and many countries have all taxes and duties included to make things easier and more predictable.
Orders over 2kg
For all orders outside the UK, heavy orders may cost more to send, but the shipping cost will be displayed in the checkout before you commit.
More Information
For more, see our Delivery Information page.