( 3 reviews )
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Posted: Nov 20 2008
Someone brought a pack of these up to the office a couple of years ago and we still fight over the remains. They're refillable, they write cleanly, and the erasers are soft and erase very well. Haven't had problems like the other reviewer as far as splitting and retreating lead. One issue is that the pocket clip breaks off easily, but that's okay, as it's not the writing instrument to spruce up your shirt pocket. Thick barrel is perfect for chubby/clumsy hands like mine (though not required, as my coworker's use suggests). [This review is for the .7mm leaded one.]
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( 3 of 3 found this review helpful ) Posted: Mar 15 2007
I have used many mechanical pencils, and this is by far the worst that I have ever used, for many reasons. The eraser that came with the pencil will leave a mess that then cannot be erased by any means. The lead constantly slips back into the pencil while writing. The plastic body is poorly designed because it will quickly split where the two halves join together. This happened with two pencils in a row. Another customer mentions the same problem. After splitting, the two parts will constantly slip apart. This is very frustrating when you pull it out of your pocket and realize that the pencil has come apart, leaving all of the extra leads broken into pieces in your pocket. The pencil is not comfortable to use. On a brighter note, if you want the ultimate mechanical pencil, the Logo, which is also marketed by Papermate, is the best and most practical pencil you can buy. It has a very long twist eraser, like the Clearpoint, but the eraser that comes with the Logo erases cleanly. The lead will not slip back into the pencil while writing. It has a shock absorbing tip that is very helpful to avoid lead breakage. The tip recesses when not in use, as does the Clearpoint, so your pocket won't get torn. The Logo is sturdy and will last a very long time. It has a clean elegant design and is comfortable to write with. Oddly, the Clearpoint is available in stores everywhere and the only place I have recently seen the Logo is online. Both pencils sell for about the same price. You can't go wrong with the Logo mechanical pencil.
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( 2 of 4 found this review helpful )
Posted: May 3 2003
I originally bought this pencil for a friend as a present, and, after seeing it put to use, I also became attracted to it, and bought one for myself. It has a nice design, with a grip for your hand so it's easier to write with, and the lead comes out by pushing at the side, which is convenient (much like the Pentel mechanical pencils). The eraser is also very nice, because it twists out, so for people like me who make many writing mistakes, having more eraser to use is a good thing ;)
