Nicpro 0.7 mm Art Mechanical Pencils Set, 6 PCS Metal Drafting Pencil 0.7mm Tube HB Lead Refills & 18 Cap Eraser for Adults, Children, Artist Writing, Drawing, Sketching, Black, 1 Count (Pack of 6)

My decades-long hunt for a good mechanical pencil (since they stopped making the slim Niji pencils I loved) has ended! These Nicpro metal "drafting" pencils are everything I've wanted in a pencil, and, in fact, more than I looked for. I use them not for drawing but for writing, especially for tasks such as marking up manuscripts, making notes in the margins of books, lists and the like.Most important: they write beautifully, with a dark but thin and accurate line, using superb leads that move easily over paper, neither catching nor sliding; in other words, the pencils are completely controllable and responsive. Next, they have a good, textured rubberized grip, and the mechanism to advance the lead works easily.A huge problem for me in the past has been erasers. Maybe more expensive pencils come with good erasers, but at the alarming pace with which I loose pencils, I don't buy expensive ones. The Nicpro's erasers erase fully without even a hint of smudging or paper-abrasion, and, given that fact, they last a surprisingly long time.As if that weren't enough, they include in the package a bunch of replacement erasers--I've never seen that before!--and, for good measure, some large erasers that are just as good as the ones on the pencils. Plus lots of extra leads. The design is simple, modern and pleasing. OK, if I were designing it, I'd probably make the clip matte like the rest of the body rather than shiny, but that's an infinitesimally tiny quibble when placed alongside the huge advantages--and the only I can come up with. Other than why I didn't notice these pencils years ago! I've happily rooted through my desk drawer and thrown out all of the pencils that have been irritating me, and laid in a supply of these.I should mention that I also bought a set from the Nicpro pastel series (I think there are two), which are attractive in their own way, and liked them nearly as much for all of the same reasons as above. They seem to write a bit darker, or with a slightly broader, not quite as precise, line--I don't understand why this would be the case--and they're still a pleasure to write with, but when I want more precision, like writing notes in the margins of a book, I prefer the metal "drafting" pencils.

These are good quality and come in a nice case to keep everything together. Write and draw well. Easy to hold and use. Bought it for my 4th grader and he loves it.

Great mechanical pencil set. They're easy to use and give great results for the price. Highly recommended these for beginners and advanced artists if you want to improve your art style.

I bought these pencils to use in a woodshop. My preference for writing is something on the heavy side, so I thought with these being made of metal they might work well. They do write nicely and seem well made, but do not seem any heavier than plastic pencils I have used. I also notice that the lead retracts rather easily...like it has a shock absorber. I'm sure that helps prevent lead breaking, but it does mean you need a light touch when you are writing. I give these four stars because they do seem well made, you get a lot in the package, and I think most people would be pleased with them. For me, looking for a balance between accuracy and a heavier feel, I'll still be looking.

Smooth operation of the pencils. They look very nice and fit well in the hand. The 0.7mm lead is still quite fine, but large enough to avoid breaking with the slightest excess pressure like the 0.5mm leads.

These mechanical pencils are the best I have found! I have bought for gifts foe my Bible study friends. I like the .09, as the .07 breaks to easily.

I purchased this set specifically to have different lead hardness in each one. When you rotate the indicator it is blank except for the spot that is printed HB. Why mimic the feature if it isn't printed? The lead tube is a little small, I only put 3 to 4 leads in each one because I think it will jam with more. They do function and the price isn't bad.

Love !!