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.

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.

This is not your average plastic, flimsy mechanical pencil! This thing is all metal with substance to it. The click features are crisp and forceful. The clip holds it firmly to your pocket. Best I've ever used!

LOVE these pencils. The lead is smooth, and fine. The pencil is nice and heavy, comfortable to hold. Very solid product, seems durable. It is a bit finicky when trying to get a new piece of lead to come down, but a great pencil overall!

I try to use this everywhere. Lost 2 on jobs so re thinking carrying all the time but definitely a great marking pencil

I really like this pencil. I guess have become a bit of a mechanical pencil snob, or maybe this one just ruined me. My favorite feature is that the pocket clip acts as a tip release which allows the entire tip to retract in an instant. I can put it away without the lead breaking, and when I take it out again, with one push the tip is in place and the lead adjusted exactly as I left it. No time is lost adjusting the lead repeatedly. The pencil grips and writes exceptionally well. 0.7mm is a real sweet spot for thickness. 0.5 breaks too easily and 0.9 writes much thicker than I likek. The ONLY and I mean ONLY thing I would change is the way the upper and lower half are held together. They are held together with a plastic insert (this also happens to be colored part showing along the barrel. This insert just broke on mine. However this is not enough of an issue to prevent me from ordering another one. Which I am doing right now. I am tempted to give it 5 stars, but the plastic insert seems to negate one of the purposes of having a metal bodied pencil.

So anymore, I’m an artist and I am formally educated as a graphic designer however, I do occasionally do some maker stuff and this is my favorite pencil for Technical drawing and schematics

Amazing pencil with some solid hefty and some great features. I love the knurled grip section with the rubber parts. The lead protector that retracts with a click of the pocket arm is very nice.