The KOH-i-NOOR 5340 Magic is a metal clutch holder for thick 5.6 mm drawing leads. Its clutch lets you set how much lead projects from the tip. The multicoloured, octagonal barrel gives your fingers flat surfaces to hold, and the rear push-button contains a lead sharpener.
Contents and design
- 1 metal clutch holder, model 5340/M Magic.
- For leads with a diameter of 5.6 mm.
- Octagonal barrel, approximately 143 mm long and 12 mm wide.
- Removable sharpener in the push-button; design without a clip.
Choose your drawing lead
Magic describes the multicoloured barrel. Your chosen lead determines the colour and character of the marks. A thick graphite lead suits sketching and shading. Choose a suitable 5.6 mm lead; the fine leads used in a 0.5 or 0.7 mm mechanical pencil will not fit.
How to operate the clutch
Point the tip down at an angle and press the rear button. Let a short section of lead emerge, then release the button to secure it. Unscrew the sharpener from the button and shape the point for your drawing: finer for details or wider for shaded areas.
Care for your drawing tools
Work with light pressure and avoid extending the lead too far, to reduce breakage. Remove shavings before replacing the sharpener. Store the holder in a pencil case so the point does not mark other materials.
Suitable drawing materials
For graphite refills, choose Gioconda 5.6 × 120 mm leads in 4B or 6B. Explore graphite and charcoal for sketching and shading.
