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product_id: 12845963
title: "Tk9400 3mm 6b Clutch Pencil"
brand: "faber-castell"
price: "$53"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Faber Castell"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/12845963-tk9400-3mm-6b-clutch-pencil
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# Powerful jaws for secure lead hold 3mm thick 6B lead for bold strokes Ergonomic hexagonal barrel grip Tk9400 3mm 6b Clutch Pencil

**Brand:** faber-castell
**Price:** $53
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✏️ Sketch Boldly, Grip Comfortably, Create Fearlessly!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Tk9400 3mm 6b Clutch Pencil by faber-castell
- **How much does it cost?** $53 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/12845963-tk9400-3mm-6b-clutch-pencil)

## Best For

- faber-castell enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted faber-castell brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Legacy of Excellence:** Crafted by Faber-Castell, a trusted name in art supplies since 1761, blending tradition with quality.
- • **Comfort Meets Control:** Hexagonal barrel with ergonomic grip ensures fatigue-free precision during long creative sessions.
- • **Bold, Expressive Lines:** 3mm 6B lead delivers rich, dark marks perfect for sketching and shading with impact.
- • **Unwavering Lead Stability:** Powerful clutch mechanism grips the lead firmly, preventing slips and breaks.
- • **Limited Availability Alert:** Discontinued model—secure yours now to own a rare tool favored by portrait artists.

## Overview

The Faber-Castell TK9400 3mm 6B Clutch Pencil combines a thick, soft 6B lead with an ergonomic hexagonal barrel and a powerful clutch mechanism for secure lead holding. Renowned for its quality and comfort, this pencil is ideal for professional sketching and drawing. As a discontinued model, it offers a unique opportunity to own a classic tool from one of the world's oldest and most respected art supply manufacturers.

## Description

Product Description 9400 Clutch Pencil. The classic, reliable for writing, drawing and sketching. Hexagonal barrel with ergonomic grip. Powerful jaws grip the lead firmly. Leads can be sharpened individualy. This is a 3mm 6B pencil Faber-Castell is one of the world's largest manufacturers of art supplies. Founded in 1761 at Stein near Nuremberg by cabinet maker Kaspar Faber (1730–84), the enterprise has remained in the Faber family for eight generations. Faber-Castell are renowned for producing high-quality art products, with their ranges of pencils (Polychromos, Albrecht Durer and Pitt Pastel) and Pitt Artist Pens (used by Manga artists the world over) being particularly well known. Set Contains: Faber-Castell TK9400 Clutch Pencil 6B 3mm

Review: This item has apparently been discontinued by the manufacturer. - Faber Castell no longer shows this lead and holder as being available on there website. If you buy the 6B you might get plenty of extra refills since they will probably not be available in the near future. I bought this to have a little darker lead than I have with the Staedtler 4B 2 mm lead from my Staedtler 2mm set. When comparing the two. The Faber Castell 6B and the Staedtler 4B seem to be the exact same as far as how dark the markings on the the drawing paper. With that being the situation. There is really no reason for me to even own this pencil. Other than that both the lead and holder are quality items.
Review: Totally recommended! - Totally recommended! The wide of the lead and the weight of the pencil is just perfect for portrait. One of my top choice by far

## Features

- Clutch pencil
- Hexagonal barrel
- Ergonomic grip

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000WH0R0E |
| Best Sellers Rank | #230,715 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #1,360 in Woodcase Lead Pencils #1,482 in Mechanical Pencils |
| Brand | Faber-Castell |
| Closure | Retractable |
| Color | black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (628) |
| Date First Available | August 7, 2012 |
| Grip Type | ergonomic,ergonomic grip |
| Ink Color | ブラック |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.529 ounces |
| Item model number | 139406 |
| Line Size | 0_3mm |
| Manufacturer | Faber Castell |
| Manufacturer Part Number | F139406 |
| Material Type | Metal And Plastic |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | 3B, 4B, 4H, 6B |
| Point Type | Medium |
| Product Dimensions | 5.71 x 0.24 x 0.24 inches |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** Faber-Castell
- **Color:** black
- **Ink Color:** ブラック
- **Writing Instrument Form:** Multifunction Writing Instruments

## Images

![Tk9400 3mm 6b Clutch Pencil - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61nUVuKNQGL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this holder except 3mm HB lead?**
A: The TK 9400 Clutch accepts both 2mm and 3.15mm lead.

**Q: Is the label "6b" on the body guaranteed?  i have several tk9400 pencils without lead hardness label and  they are very inconvenient to use.**
A: I have the 6B, 4B, 2B, HB, 2H and 4H. Every one that I've ordered has been labeled accordingly.

**Q: Does this pencil take the 3.15 mm lead?**
A: The TK 9400 Clutch will accept 3.15mm and 2mm.

**Q: Is this new packaged?**
A: I am not sure of the question....I have had my pencil long enough that I can not remember how it came packaged.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This item has apparently been discontinued by the manufacturer.
*by G***H on July 16, 2023*

Faber Castell no longer shows this lead and holder as being available on there website. If you buy the 6B you might get plenty of extra refills since they will probably not be available in the near future. I bought this to have a little darker lead than I have with the Staedtler 4B 2 mm lead from my Staedtler 2mm set. When comparing the two. The Faber Castell 6B and the Staedtler 4B seem to be the exact same as far as how dark the markings on the the drawing paper. With that being the situation. There is really no reason for me to even own this pencil. Other than that both the lead and holder are quality items.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Totally recommended!
*by O***O on November 6, 2025*

Totally recommended! The wide of the lead and the weight of the pencil is just perfect for portrait. One of my top choice by far

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Feels Like a Normal Pencil ... And That is Good
*by B***B on December 5, 2021*

This pencil simply feels like a normal hexagonal shaped sketch pencil, and that is fantastic. I love the consistent hexagonal shape along the length of the pencil. There is a slight taper at the end where the edges of the hex shape get rounded off but the flats from the hex remain for a bit so it does not disrupt how you hold the pencil. The plastic section does fully transition to a circle at the metal nose cone but this is lower than where I hold the pencil. There are grooves in the taper area and I expected these to be for grip, and maybe they are, but I find I use them as a locating feature to feel where I am holding the pencil in my lowest grip. This pencil does not have a clip but the body shape does an excellent job keeping it from rolling around. My sample has absolutely zero rattle or any other noise. The cap is a tight fit to the body and while it is easily removed there is really no reason to remove the cap since it does not have a pointer built in and I load lead from the bottom. I really enjoy not having a clip more than I realized and wish I removed them from my Staedtler 780s earlier as I enjoy those more without clips as well; but the 780s tend to roll around while the TK 9400 stays where you put it. This is currently my favorite pencil for sketching and I will be checking out the 2mm version soon to see if I enjoy it as much as this 3.15mm 6B pencil.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Faber-castell Tk9400 3mm 6b Clutch Pencil
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*Last updated: 2026-02-15*