Introduction Caran d’Ache 884.299 Fixpencil, Swiss Made 2 mm Clutch Pencil Lightly Textured Grip The original clutch mechanical pencil, first introduced in 1929. Sensitive push button action and patented gripper tip guarantees perfect control of the lead. Extremely lightweight hexagonal shaped metal body is coated with three enamel layers. Lead sharpener is incorporated into the cap. Made in Switzerland. Length: 5.4″ (135mm); Diameter: 0.35″ (9mm); Weight: 0.4 oz. (12g) Caran d’Ache was founded in Geneva in 1915 and remains Switzerland’s only manufacturer of pencils, fine arts products and writing instruments. Based in a country that is world famous for its watchmaking and jewelry, it is not surprising that the company has earned an international reputation for products of exceptional quality and beauty.