Pros & Cons
Pros
The included lead seems to be 2b but slightly paler than my 2b ibis sketch mechanical pencil lead. The lead are light but readable.
The sharper is located at the end of the clutch. It sharpens to a blunt point which resembles the point the lead arrived with. Use a regular sharpener, it sharpens even better than the built in one.
Cons
When trying to extrude the graphite the entire lead holder comes out of the barrel. The head of the holder is either pressed or glued on. It should be threaded.
Highlights
Quality
I am impressed with the quality- i got three for an amazing price.
Very good quality product, substantial, almost unbreakable, thick lead and metal holder, this is a heavy pencil, it's solid.
However, the top sharpener is threaded with the tip so if it sticks a bit the whole unit will come apart.
You actually get three with the order.
Competitiveness
I puchased them for some lead refills that i already own, that are of a variety of hardnesses.
I like that it came in a 3-pack and i purchased extra, colored leads, so now have one with the included graphite, one with whit... Read More
I could have paid a higher price for a similar item.
Other large lead holders go for a much higher price.
Overview
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- This product had a total of 889 reviews as of our last analysis date on Apr 15 2023.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Theyre very comfortable to hold but i definitely dont recommend using the built in sharpener
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Perhaps i am used to the way smaller mechanical pencils work 2mm and smaller
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I expected the lead to advance a little at a time when pressed at the end
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
With this clutch if the end is pressed while in writing position the entire lead proceeds fast track and will fall out of the holder if the end is pressed too long
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If the clutch is turned upside down and the end is pressed the entire lead falls into the clutch canal
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Granted the clutch is fully functional and holds the lead nice and firmly it is a little tedious to hold the lead with your hand in order to place the lead at the desired length
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The sharper is located at the end of the clutch
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Just unscrew the end and the sharpener is inside the cap