Fancy Slimline Pencil Kits

Craft a refined, gift-ready mechanical pencil with the Fancy Slimline Pencil Kit — the pencil counterpart to one of the hobby's best-selling pen kits. Its slender, lightweight profile and smooth push-button mechanism make it an elegant everyday writer that pairs perfectly with the Fancy Slimline Ballpoint for a matched desk set. At just over 5 inches finished, it's the go-to choice for turners who want a quick, satisfying build with results that always impress.

What separates this "Fancy" version from a standard Slimline Pencil is the upgraded hardware: a decorative ball clip and a profiled center band that give the finished pencil a polished, jeweler-quality look. Available in over ten plating options — from Chrome and Gold to Antique Bronze and Gun Metal — there's a finish to complement every blank and every buyer.

Features

• Decorative ball clip and profiled center band elevate this above a standard Slimline Pencil kit for a premium, finished look.

• Push-advance mechanism — a reliable click-advance that extends the lead cleanly with each press.

• 0.5mm mechanical lead — standard size that's easy to find and replace anywhere.

• Slender two-tube design with a small profile that fits comfortably in smaller hands and appeals to a wide range of buyers.

• Finished length ~5-1/8" — a well-proportioned, pocket-friendly size perfect for everyday carry, school use, or display.

• Perfect matched set — use the same blank and plating to pair with the Fancy Slimline Ballpoint Pen Kit for a coordinated pen-and-pencil gift set.

• Beginner-friendly build — minimal parts, simple assembly, and a forgiving turning process make this an ideal first project that teaches skills used across many other kits.

• Outstanding value — one of the most affordable pencil kits available with results that look and feel far more expensive than the price tag suggests.

Instructions

Slimline Pencil Kit Instructions

Tooling Requirements

• Drill Bit: 7mm

• Bushings: Slimline Bushings (01A, 3-piece set) — target diameter .335" at all four positions

• Mandrel: 7mm Long Pen Mandrel

Mix & Match:

Combine the Fancy Slimline Pencil Kits with any other single pen kits to unlock the highest discount levels!

Kit Includes

• Pen components (blank not included)

• Brass tubes (2 — one set, same length)

Specifications

• Style: Mechanical Pencil

• Mechanism: Push-advance

• Design Detail: Decorative ball clip with profiled center band

• Finished Length: ~5-1/8"

• Blank Size: ½" to ⅝" square stock

• Drill Size: 7mm

• Lead Size: 0.5mm

• Tubes: 2 brass tubes, .335" bushing diameter

Why Turners Love This Kit

• The decorative ball clip and profiled center band give the finished pencil an elegant, refined look that buyers perceive as far more expensive than it is.

• It pairs perfectly with the Fancy Slimline Ballpoint Pen Kit — use the same blank and plating to create a stunning matched pen-and-pencil gift set from a single board.

• Uses the same 7mm drill bit and Slimline bushings as the pen version, so no new tooling is needed if you already turn the Fancy Slimline Pen.

• Quick, forgiving build that beginners can complete in an afternoon — and a reliable seller at craft shows and gift shops all year round.