Pentel GraphGear 1000 Mechanical Pencil, (0.5mm) Point Size, Black Barrel, 1 Each (PG1015A)

I've been wanting these for so long! I originally only got the .5 version but wanted to try and get the .7 version too! These are my first type of more "expensive" pencils. I like the weight to them, how protected the lead it, and how the clip mechanism. It's very fun to use for drawing and writing, I got them mainly for note taking but I hope to start using them for my artwork (or at least my sketches.) The pencil also has a nice grip to it, I like how the grip feels, espacially since I usually grip my pencils tightly, it doesn't make my hand cramp up as much as other pencils would. Overall, I really like this pencil.

A friend of mine talked me into getting this pencil and I’m so glad I did. It is sturdy and right smooth and race as well. I’m a math nerd and use pencils a lot and ever since I got this pencil I haven’t used any of my others. Worth the price!

I have been using till now german pencils for shipmodelling but had problem with the exposed tips breaking easily.The retracting tip of this pencil solved this problem. Moreover it has a comfortable and pleasant grip and I hope it will be proved to be durable too.

This pencil is awesome for woodworking! I love the solid, rigid body and the extended point leaves clean & precise marks. The metal body also allows it to be affixed on magnets which is great for keeping it handy on a tool holder magnet strip.Unlike the more common 'barrel' shape marking pencils, the extended metal tip allows you to use this pencil with very little lead exposed (which means less chance of it breaking off and no need to sharpen it - ever).My ONLY "complaint" with this pencil is that its solid build and weight make it uncomfortable to hold in your mouth... a habit I never realized I had until buying it lol.

Before this pencil, I used the cheap ones you could get for $2. I got this one because I wanted to get a nicer one that could last and this one was perfect. It feels very durable and isn't too heavy or light. It is more on the heavy side for people who are used to plastic mechanical pencils. Feels great to write with and would definitely buy it again.

Although I am not an artist, I was just curious to buy a metal mechanical pencil because I had money and this one turned out to be great. I don’t know if I read the description wrong or not because I thought the lead could be sharpened but for the quality and grip it is a decent pencil.

Well, this must be a good pencil. This is the third one that I bought not because of quality, or that it's bad, it's because somebody goes into my office and steals it.. this is a great pencil

Perfect for college and math, feels good in hand and the writing quality is great. Feels durable and sturdy. I use it for graphing in calculus class and also has different writing modes.