Paper Mate Clear Point 0.5mm Mechanical Pencil Starter Set Assorted Color

Paper Mate Clear Point 0.5mm Mechanical Pencil Starter Set Assorted Color (34666PP)

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 0.7 x 3.2 x 7.6 inches ; 1.4 ounces

Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.

ASIN: B001PV2KYM

Item model number: 34666PP

Product Description

Unique click-advance is centered in the middle of the barrel to allow thumb to advance lead without breaking grasp. Textured over-molded grip provides added comfort and control and reduces stress on your hand. Retractable pencil protects pockets and purses. Refillable lead allows you to keep writing longer. Global Product Type: Pencils, Pencil Type: Automatic, Mechanism: Mechanical, Packaging: Single.

Technical Details

Click-advance centered in middle of barrel.

Textured over-molded grip.

Retractable and Refillable.

2 Pencils, 2 Lead Tubes and 2 Erasers per Pack

Customer Reviews

I use pencils all the time in my work, and need to erase frequently. This pencil is the best I've found.
The eraser is sturdy, long and clean. A simple twist advances it and it comes with two extra erasers, though I've not had to use a back up yet. It doesn't damage the paper either.
The leads are neat and the pencil holds a lot of them at once and I can advance the lead easily with clicks. The pencils come with a supply of back up leads. I've never had lead get stuck or had to work on fixing the pencil.
My end product is good looking. The little rubber dots at the tip end of the barrel make it easy to grasp and control. Its fun to see through the colored plastic to the workings of the pencil. My kids keep stealing them from me because they like them so much.

I've been using this pencil for years and I've really been impressed with the quality of the product. I especially love that it can take a fair amount of pressure (I apply a lot of pressure when I write) without breaking. Here are a few of the things I like:
1. Thickness - This pencil's a lot thicker than many others out there, and for someone with large hands (like me), it's much more comfortable to write with.
2. Eraser - The eraser on this thing is great. First off, it's replaceable, so a used up eraser doesn't mean the pencil has to go to waste. In addition, the eraser twists out, so it lasts a lot longer (which is really important for people who erase a lot). Finally, it erases really cleanly and doesn't destroy the paper at all.
3. Refills - This pencil is really easy to refill. Just remove the cap and add more lead. With this pencil, I've been able to avoid the obnoxious process of prying out the eraser to add more lead.
4. The lead - I just prefer .5mm lead - it produces a dark, but thin line.
5. The click-advance - Placing the click-advance in the middle of the barrel is HUGE for me. Part of writing hard is that I go through the lead more quickly, and being able to advance more lead without adjusting my grip is a huge time-saver.
Overall, I think this pencil is great. Sure, it's not the most solid and durable mechanical pencil out there, but it's certainly the best at this price. I use it as semi-disposable - Once I've used up the included refill (and occasionally one more), the cap usually won't stay on as well, so I'll get another one. In total, I go through two of these pencils about every six months, and for a student constantly doing homework and taking tests, that's a pretty good lifespan for a mechanical pencil.