DEV-TOOLSMay 31, 20261 min read11 views

Mechanical Pencil: An illustrated celebration of the engineering around us

Have you ever wondered how a clicky pen clicks or what lies inside a Zippo lighter? 'Mechanical Pencil' explores the fascinating engineering of everyday objects through beautifully detailed tear-down illustrations.

Welcome! Are you curious why a clicky Pen... clicks? How a Zippo Lighter flips open? Or what lives inside a Pez Dispenser?

I've illustrated tear-downs and break-downs of everyday products that you may have taken for granted. Let's take a look inside and understand how they work. Click around, have fun and maybe learn something new!

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