def monkhorst_automatic(kpts=(2, 2, 2), shift=(0, 0, 0)):
        """
        Convenient static constructor for an automatic Monkhorst pack Kpoint
        grid.

        Args:
            kpts: Subdivisions N_1, N_2 and N_3 along reciprocal lattice
                vectors. Defaults to (2,2,2)
            shift: Shift to be applied to the kpoints. Defaults to (0,0,0).

        Returns:
            Kpoints object
        """
        return Kpoints("Automatic kpoint scheme", 0,
                       Kpoints.supported_modes.Monkhorst, kpts=[kpts],
                       kpts_shift=shift)