Mechanical pencil

FIG. 1 is a front isometric view of a writing instrument showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevatoinal view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view thereof along segment 8--8 of FIG. 2.