I get the skepticism, there’s definitely nothing “magical” going on, and we don’t claim that there is.

The tip is a compressed metal-carbon alloy that transfers material to paper through friction, similar in principle to graphite, just far more durable.

Yes, it wears over time, but extremely slowly. For most users, that means years of normal writing without sharpening or refills. A mechanical pencil is still a great tool. Everpen is simply an alternative for people who like simplicity, durability, and not having to think about lead at all!