Traveler's Company Brass Pencil PureThis is a pencil made in an old press factory located in Japan. This product consists of two parts, the brass made holder and the actual pencil with an iron cup. When this is not used, the pencil fits inside the holder, transforming into a compact carry around size. At first, the brass releases a golden color, but through its use, the surface starts to oxidize and the color becomes pro found. The part of easer can also be removed for a clip free pen