Knowing a handful of writers, I think this would make an elegant gift. To be completely honest tho, in the 21st century, I have yet to see a writer pick up a typewriter — nevermind a pencil. Still, this would be a great set to team up with a clean Moleskin notebook, just for old times sake. The Bavarian cowhide case, tanned with plant extracts, comes complete with four Faber-Castell 9000 H, HB and B pencils, a pencil holder, a metal protection cap, a metal propelling pencil with dual pressure mechanism, a glass tube with 12 lead (and not polymer) refills (0.5 mm dia.), an adjustable Dux precision pencil sharpener with three replacement blades, a small 10-cm Rumold ruler crafted from pear wood with celluloid markings and a soft eraser. Additional loops are provided for fountain pens, ballpoint pens, etc. Comes with a brass zip. Pick it up for $120.