Mechanical pencils are ubiquitous tools in the realms of art, drafting, and everyday writing. Their design combines functionality with precise engineering, allowing for a writing instrument that offers consistency, control, and convenience. But what exactly goes into the engineering behind these ingenious devices?

China otherwise known as "The World's Factory" can afford to mass produce goods because of the abundance and availability of lower-wage workers.  China can afford this because of their business connections with other countries who buy their products, like Amazon and other companies who are funding their projects.