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Anon
2025-09-05 17:23:46
I've seen this Pentel show up on a few woodworking youtube plugs. I put it on my wishlist some time ago for the heck of it and eventually picked one up on sale. I got really tired of breaking lead in my standard mechanical pencils trying to mark cut lines. I wasn't expecting much but honestly the amount of thought that went into the design of this pencil is impressive. The retracting mechanism for the lead is just genius. The thin point allows for more accurate lines when running against a ruler or square. It's got a nice weight to it and just feels like a real tool instead of just a pencil. They are a bit pricey but honestly.. I'm not made I bought it. I may purchased a .9mm for some more rougher/framing stuff at some point, but for fine work and to the 1/32nd markings, this is a awesome pencil.
Maurice Rice
2025-08-31 12:33:24
Feels good in my hand. Great for puzzles.
Jennifer
2025-08-23 17:24:32
The pencil is enjoyable to use, and feels weighty and high quality. If on sale for around $8 USD, it can be a fantastic pencil for everyday use.
Jay D
2025-08-10 11:38:54
This is the best mechanical pencil I have used. I have always loved mechanical pencils and loved drafting back in the day. Through the years I have always liked the feel and control of a good mechanical pencil. I guess those days are passing by, and I was surprised when I came across this pencil.It's slim, and easy to hold. The rubber grip works really well. The lead indicator display is great, and I like the retract mechanism. My only gripe is the eraser. Like many mechanical pencils, its tiny and really doesn't do the job very well. I don't mind that much, since I tend to use a drafting eraser for most of that.The mechanics are great, but lets face it - it looks really really cool! It oozes precision, and as an Engineer, I love that. It comes in some stunning colors, and I love just having it on my desk.
Val
2025-08-03 18:46:22
It's a great pencil for sketching on paper, and just writing in general. I recommend highly for ANY traditional artist!
Norm Finkelshteyn
2025-08-01 12:41:49
Most important metric - when drawing, I don't feel it.Its a pencil and it does its job as it should.Onto the details -Very much a fan of the aesthetic - but you can make up your own mind with the photo.The whole outside is metal which (presumably) gives some solidity.Certainly reduces scratches and the like.Lead reservoir / eraser:As common, the leads are loaded at the top, underneath the eraser which is covered by a cap.Love the shape of the cap which mushrooms out at the top.Small feature - but it makes a difference!I have a habit of pulling it off with my teeth to get to the eraser while drawing and this very much facilitates the dynamic.Seems fairly unusual.The cap also has an indent in the bottom part which should assure that a tight fit between cap and pencil lasts well.I am very much a fan the Pentel eraser (I presume its common to all the Pentels - I've had it on all of mine in the past) which, unlike many others, sits inside a metal sleeve/ stopper so that it does not get pushed into the lead reservoir and, even once the eraser is gone, it is easy to open and close the lead reservoir.The mechanical lead extender action has a very satisfying "click" to it.It just ...feels good.And the metal lead guide retracts into the pencil body to keep it safe from bending and keep your clothes and legs safe from scrapes.What is ingenious though(I thought it was just a gimmick when I bought it, but am now thoroughly a fan)is that the lead guide retracts by springing open the shirt clip with a push of its top.I was struck by its simple genius when I went to put the pencil in my shirt pocket - and perforce pushed on the clip.Essentially - you get a fail-safe system whereby, as you put the pencil into your pocket, the lead-guide is retracted to preserve your shirt.One downside -There is a lead hardness window that is supposed to be rotatable to keep track of what lead you are using.However, the action is extremely hard.So hard that I thought that there is a trick I was missing or a release I couldn't locate, and I went scouring the internet looking for the trick.In the end, as others have written that their pencils broke in that area, I did not pursue the effort to shift the window.That's a pretty striking flaw in an otherwise lovely tool!
Efe
2025-06-23 18:36:30
It is the one of the best pencils that you can buy for 7-8 dollars
Steven
2025-06-14 15:40:18
Bought this 0.5mm, after buying the 0.7mm, and the 0.9mm very well made aluminum-body mechanical pencils. Tip retracts when you press the pocket clip. Very well designed.
José Gordon
2025-06-06 10:47:05
✅ Pros:âž” Peso adecuado.âž” Cómodo.âž” Puedes indicar la dureza de la mina (H, HB, B, 2B).âž” Punta retráctil.âž” Resistente.⌠Contras:âž” Ninguno.â Mi experiencia con el producto:He estado probando este portaminas para dibujar o escribir, y puedo decir que es un buen portaminas. Que la punta sea retráctil me quita el miedo a llevármelo a cualquier lado. Me gusta que pueda indicar el tipo de dureza para no olvidar qué mina tengo puesta. He probado otros portaminas y este tiene un peso adecuado que lo hace cómodo al usarlo.✦ Conclusión:Si me hace falta otro portaminas, lo volveré a comprar de nuevo. Totalmente recomendado.ðŸ‘
Ghuru
2025-06-04 11:36:24
Je l'utilise tout les jours en menuiserie.Aussi bien pour faire du dessin technique que pour marquer mes pièces quand j'ai besoin d'être précis.La grosse dinguerie avec ce porte mine c'est que la mine est rétractable, comme ça tu ne casses pas la mine dans le pantalon de chantier !
Htet Htet
2025-04-17 16:12:06
I ordered 0.5 mm graphite pencil but it came 0.3 mm . Pencil is good quality but I was not satisfied because of wrong item.
Enrico
2025-04-16 10:16:57
Le Pentel Graphgear 1000 hanno quel tipico modo costruttivo giapponese che unisce la praticità ad una qualità estrema e una usability sicuramente intuitiva e adattabile.Sono portamine più leggeri rispetto ad una rOtring 600/800 e più "facili" da usare.La punta retrattile li rende più resistenti ad una caduta accidentale (meglio comunque sempre stare attenti a non farle cadere).Il selettore (da H a 2B) è molto utile se si hanno più matite con diverse durezze di mina.Il bilanciamento è più centrale e meno pesante sulla punta.Il prezzo è assolutamente più conveniente rispetto a marchi come rOtring o Tombow: con 14/15€ al massimo si può comprare una serie 500 in plastica, mentre queste sono totalmente in metallo (corpo in alluminio, parti in acciaio).Riguardo al solo fattore estetico/design magari sono meno appariscenti rispetto alle rOtring 600-800 che sono sicuramente più iconiche, o alle Tombow Zoom 707 che sono bellissime e uniche nel panorama.Alla fine un portamine è uno strumento tecnico che deve offrire una ottima presa, non affaticare, essere ben bilanciato e avere una buona resistenza all'uso, e in tutto questo queste Graphgear 1000 non sono seconde a nessuno. Consigliatissime.
Arch Stanton
2025-01-29 15:49:32
It's incredibly hard to find good mechanical pencils these days. The market seems to be dominated by cheap ones that break quickly and need immediate replacing or expensive ones that look pretty but aren't designed for convenient use. This one is different. It has a metallic covering which prevents it from being damaged and gives it the appearance of much more fancy pencils yet is as functional as cheaper ones.The main advantage of this pencil is that it will not tear a hole in your pocket like most others do. The point retracts into the bottom when you close it making the end blunt and dull. When extended the tip is locked in place by the clip, which here goes down lower when the button is depressed. This allows it to retract without suffering from the problem of other retractable pencils where they are easily pushed back leaving nothing to protect the lead from breaking. It's really the best of both worlds. The only problem with this is that when the tip is retracted the clip sticks out quite a lot which can over time cause it to get bent out of position.The rest of the pencil is fairly standard. The eraser is small and gets used up quickly so you probably want to use a separate eraser whenever possible. The grip is unusual in that it is mainly metal with only thin rubber bits sticking through to provide a grip. This is almost as good as a fully rubber grip and is quite a bit more durable. The body of the pencil is light and thin. It can take a significant amount of damage but it's really best not to push it. The only reason I replaced this pencil (with another of the same make) is because I lost it. It lasted almost two years without substantial damage, which is a rarity for my pencils.I don't know if all copies of this pencil are shipped from Japan but both of mine certainly have been. Delivery takes about 3-4 weeks but is cheap and affordable. If you need a new pencil immediately this probably isn't the product for you, but if you want a mechanical pencil that will last without breaking itself or your pockets then this is the one for you.
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