This analysis is outdated. Please reanalyze.

Ask Fakespot Chat questions about this productAlpha

Initializing Fakespot Chat

error

System error,

Loading suggested questions

Suggested Questions

athena-arrow

Suggested Questions

No suggested questions were found

Please note: The content is generated by an AI language model based on reviews. We are constantly improving the accuracy, however, its outputs may contain errors or offensive content from certain reviews. Please report any errors or offensive content to us. Also, please note that we will not collect your questions unless you click the thumbs up/down button to provide feedback. The answers displayed will be stored by us so if another Fakespotter asks a similar question we can provide them an answer faster. Your feedback will only help us make Fakespot Chat better! By using Fakespot Chat, you agree to Fakespot's terms of use and privacy notice.

Pros & Cons

Update Pros and Cons
The AI used to provide these results are constantly improving. These results might change.

Pros

Pentel graph gear 1000 mechanical pencils are among the best i've ever owned. The clip dual serves as a switch to pull the graphite feed up into the shaft, protecting it from potential bending or damage. This set is a very functional addition to my gr...  Read More

Each pencil has a specific size lead. The lead system is really easy to use, and the ability to adjust the softness label--ingenious!

These are nicer in person, easy to hold and use. The weight is perfect as is the length and the way that the point retracts is absolutely a joy. They are easy to use, nicely packaged, and feel to be of very good quality.



Cons

The only pencil that i like using out of this set is useless now. Its a bit frustrating though, especially at there price points. All four of them got broken with light usage in a year.

Was this feature helpful?

Highlights

The AI used to provide these results are constantly improving. These results might change.

Quality


The quality is excellent and they feel good in your hand.


These pencils are well made and a pleasure to use.


They break leads much less frequently than any i have used in the past.


A bent or broken sleeve is no good!

Price


It's a great value for the price, as opposed to buying them individually in your local office supply store.


This set is a great value for cost versus quality.


At first, i hesitated because of the price but there’s a good reason why this set is priced at $50.


They are a little pricey but if you are using them on a daily basis the price is completely reasonable.

Shipping


Received in a very timely manner very very glad that i purchased them.

Packaging/appearance


It comes in a lovely box that would make a perfect gift for anyone who likes to write or draw with plenty of extra erasers and ...  Read More


Really like this set and packing is nice for a gift.


The box they are packed in is nice but not really practical for daily storage.


I was looking for a good mechanical pencil, it came in a box with extra leads and erasers.

Competitiveness


I've become a big fan of pentel, one of my favorite pens is a pentel - i actually prefer to use it more than my $350 parker.

Overview

  • How are reviewers describing this item?
    set, great, mechanical, good and nice.
  • Our engine has detected that the listing/variation has anomalous review count history. Please review the historical review count graph.
  • Our engine has detected that Amazon has altered, modified or removed reviews from this listing. We approximate total reviews altered up to 33404.
  • Previous analysis of this listing was an C grade.
  • Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there may be deception involved.
  • Our engine has determined that the review content quality is low.
  • Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 66.4% of the reviews are reliable.
  • This product had a total of 2,150 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 7 2024.

Helpful InsightsBETA

The AI used to provide these results are constantly improving. These results might change.

    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Good pencils and value for money but very light


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Leads are also decent quality


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    There have been complaints of not feeding or the pencil is breaking just below the lead indicator


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    If lead will not feed unscrew tip then unscrew the pencil bottom from top


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    There may be broken lead in the barrel


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    When cleaned put back together


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    To change the lead hardness indicator unscrew the tip so the pencil will now turn freely


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Turn to the indicator you need then tighten the tip back

Review Count History
Loading...
Price History
Loading...

Ask Fakespot Chat questions about this productAlpha

Initializing Fakespot Chat

error

System error,

Loading suggested questions

Suggested Questions

athena-arrow

Suggested Questions

No suggested questions were found

Please note: The content is generated by an AI language model based on reviews. We are constantly improving the accuracy, however, its outputs may contain errors or offensive content from certain reviews. Please report any errors or offensive content to us. Also, please note that we will not collect your questions unless you click the thumbs up/down button to provide feedback. The answers displayed will be stored by us so if another Fakespotter asks a similar question we can provide them an answer faster. Your feedback will only help us make Fakespot Chat better! By using Fakespot Chat, you agree to Fakespot's terms of use and privacy notice.

Add Fakespot to your browser, Secure Shopping on the go.

Supported on Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Bestbuy, and many more.

Download Fakespot for Browsers
Download for the Chrome Web store
Download for Firefox Addons
1 million plus shoppers trust Fakespot