Pentel Kerry Executive Auto Pencil, Blue Barrel

Ok it's just a propelling pencil. However it has the look and feel of a pen including when opened and that makes it a pleasure to use. For some reason nearly all propelling pencil designers think people want something with a diameter across the barrel like an old fashioned school pencil. The only alternatives seem to be a rubberised band like a cheap biro. This pencil looks and feels good to take notes in a way that most propelling pencils do not. The fit and finish are first class so it is a top end product, which it has to be at this price. Overall it just about justifies the price, but then I am a bit nerdy over these things - I still have and use for drawing a Pentel Mechanica pencil I bought for my Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing A level exactly 40 years ago (ahem). Does anyone still do G&MD?

This pencil had great reviews and was the main reason why I chose this model. However, because of all the great reviews I worried I'd probably find a big issue with it no one else had noticed. I bought this mechanical pencil to mark fine accurate lines in wood for cutting as found keep sharpening a pencil was annoying and the sharp lead only lasted for a short time. I worried that the mechanical pencil might keep breaking and the lead wouldn't mark as well as an ordinary lead pencil but the opposite is the case. The polymer lead is fantastic and marks clearly and well defined accurate lines and you don't need to apply much pressure to get a defined line.The balance and feel of the pencil in the hand is perfect, however, when I first held it, it did feel really light but once I got used to it, this felt like a plus rather than a negative being so light and easy to use.For the money I really can't fault it, the shaft may not be handcrafted out of some exotic wood or trimmed in some rare metal but who cares when it works so brilliantly and feels so great!

Very good

This is a beautiful pencil to write with, it’s a good weight and it looks lovely. I’ve had many compliments and I love it

this is my second pen and the repeat order speaks for itself. Suits me fine. Completely satisfied

Easy to use lid stops any lead breakage

Great pencil use every day and have red led in red and I have black one with normal lead great pencil

Feels like a quality product with a nice weight to it. The pieces are all sturdy and there are no rattles or wobbles in the pencil at all - the lid clicks into place with a satisfying snap.Couldn't be happier, fully recommend.