Cretacolor is a leading dry media manufacturer based in Austria where all its products have been manufactured for decades. Cretacolor’s products are internationally recognised as being of very high quality. The Cretacolor Lead Holder is a great addition to any artists art supply. This lead holder gives the user a stick of 2B graphite inside which makes wonderfully smooth and rich lines, but won’t get all over your hands while working. Press the button on top to release the tension grip at the base and adjust the length of the graphite or refill easily. Refills of 2B graphite are available in packs of 6 or even colored leads for creating in color. Available in Black, Ecologic, Ergonomic, Classic variants.