Practically flush with the rest of the body. You don't have to advance lead again until the shaft is The only time I experience breakage is if I advance the lead too far This is so that you don't have to advance the lead muchįurther than the tip, and for a fine size like 0.2, that makes a hugeĭifference. Other Orenz models, this one features a sliding lead guard that moves freely Soīuckle up and let me tell you why this is probably the best mechanical pencilįirst, let's talk about that sweet sliding shaft mechanism. I have coveted this pencil for quite some time, and now I finally own one.