PentelGraphGear 500 Mechanical Drafting Pencil, (0.5mm), Fine Line, Black Barrel, Pack of 4 (PG525BP4A)

I've been buying these for years and never broken one. Just lose em. They feel great in the hand and have a nice sturdy weight despite being relatively thin. Excellent quality. A true five star review.

My favorite pencil.

I don't draft...but I've lived Pentel pencils since high school. So well made and durable. And they feel great to use.

I've used these pencils from 11th grade up until now, my second year of college, and don't plan on switching any time soon. The tips are really small, so you can easily see what you're writing, which makes it really easy to do perfect handwriting or make straight lines with these. The lead is always sharp if you keep pushing it out when necessary, making it really easy to write legibly. I found that 0.5 is the best thickness for me, since it doesn't break easily and can write very thin letters. I typically use these with B lead for writing, since darker tones show up better on paper, and always have an F lead pencil as a spare in case I need to do light shading.The pencil build is very sturdy, and I haven't had any breaking on me in the last 2 years. These pencils are exactly the same make and model as the ones I already use, so I took the opportunity to get more of them, since three of mine got stolen in college. These mechanical pencils may sound expensive, but they're much more worth-it than buying $1 plastic pencils, since these will never fail on you. Honestly, these should replace regular pencils. They even have the eraser at the rear end if you pull off the metal tip, and the default one lasts for quite a while, and it's white so it can erase generous amounts of text without leaving annoying multicolored mudges on the paper. This is the perfect pencil for high schoolers and college students, not just graphers and engineers, but everyone. Your handwriting will improve by 10x after using this pencil, and I can guarantee it from my own experience.The pencil comes with some HB lead already in it, so you can get writing immediately without needing to buy any for about a month, varying on how heavily you use the pencils. As a computer science and engineering student, I relied on these pencils to make my handwriting legible for my calculus, physics, statistics, and biology classes!I highly recommend these pencils to anyone in school who wants a reliable mechanical pencil that will last you until you graduate college, and even beyond.

I like these mechanical pencils because they are comfortable to use. I love the balance in the hand. The grippy texture of the lead holder end assures that I can hold onto it and get a good solid line every time. They are perfect for making line drawings, and also just for everyday writing or note taking. The barrel is made of sturdy plastic and doesn't break if it rolls off your desk. I've used these pencils from Pentel for years and really enjoy the quality. I won't even use a wooden pencil anymore. I use exclusively mechanical pencils. This is one of my preferred brands. I like that the lead is interchangeable. If you want a darker line, you can just put in a softer lead. The leads last a long time and you get plenty in the spare packs. They are easy enough to find too, since they are widely available. I've used a lot of mechanical pencils over the years and have developed some favorites. This is one of my favorites. This particular pack includes four identical pencils and they come with the HB lead, which is the same as a #2 pencil has. I remember having to use #2 pencil in college for some test forms. These pencils will meet that requirement if you use HB lead. I like the 0.5 and 0.7 mm sizes the best. They also have a built-in eraser on the tip, so you can wipe out any mistakes. Erasers are also refillable. I love that these are better for the environment than wood, since they don't need trees to make them. They should last a lifetime, with proper care. Even though it is plastic, the longevity makes up for it. I have only damaged these by accidentally dropping them on the tip and bending it. Otherwise, they have proved to be durable over the years. I am happy with this purchase, since I got four in the pack!