# Precision Professional Pencils This 2mm Mechanical Pencil Offers More Accuracy Than Ever Before By Amelia Roblin | Published 2016-08-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2mm-mechanical-pencil References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/08/01/magnetos-pencil-of-choice/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/238708282/magno-the-worlds-first-magnetically-controlled-pen) Artists, architects and draftsmen already trust their 2mm mechanical pencils while creating precise drawings, yet each stroke can be executed with additional smoothness and exactitude. Developed by Hribarcain, this is the [Magno](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-kit-easter-edition)––the "world's first magnetically controlled pencil." Inside the aircraft-grade aluminum shaft of the writing utensil is a [magnetic component](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverpen-traverse), free-moving and capable of frictionlessly sliding the pencil lead in and out, and keeping it fixed securely in place when the implement is in use. It's operated simply by gliding a silver ring along its length. The result of this predominantly concealed engineering is a slick exterior with a look that's more like a [luxury ballpoint pen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeon-ballpoint). The product is proof that even tried and true objects can be improved with precision modern technology. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Magnetic-controlled Pencils:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop magnetic-controlled mechanical pencils for improved accuracy and smoothness in drawing. - **Frictionless Pencil Mechanism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create pencils with free-moving, frictionless mechanisms for effortless sliding of the pencil lead. - **Precision Modern Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine precision modern technology with traditional writing instruments to create sleek and high-performing pens and pencils. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce advanced writing instruments like magnetic-controlled pencils to the art supplies industry, catering to artists, architects, and draftsmen. - **Office Stationery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer frictionless pencil mechanisms as part of office stationery, enhancing writing experience and accuracy for professionals. - **Luxury Writing Instruments:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine precision modern technology with luxury aesthetics to create high-end writing instruments for the luxury goods industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Everlasting Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stilform-aeon.md) - [Click-Activated Modern Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-mechanical-pencil.md) - [Dual-Functioning Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-penpass.md) - [Electric Pencil Sharpener](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-pencil-sharpener.md) - [Mindful Writing Ritual Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qui-magnetic-pencil-system.md) - [Everlasting Metal Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-pencil.md) - [Stone-Grip Conical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-sphere.md) - [Suspended Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverpen.md) - [Breakable Magnetic Fidget Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezmopen.md)