It draws smoothly and seems durable so far.

It draws smoothly and seems durable so far.  Read Less

I have had a lot of pentels over the years and always found them to be well made and reliable, so i was happy to try this one.

I have had a lot of pentels over the years and always found them to be well made and reliable, so i was happy to try this one.  Read Less

3mm), dark blue barrel, (1) super hi-polymer lead refill (am13pabp)in the past i've disliked using most mechanical lead pencils...  Read More

3mm), dark blue barrel, (1) super hi-polymer lead refill (am13pabp)in the past i've disliked using most mechanical lead pencils simply because the lead in them is thin, fragile and so easily broken.  Read Less

I disagree, it’s the first mechanical pencil i’ve ever had where the lead doesn’t snap every time i press down.

I disagree, it’s the first mechanical pencil i’ve ever had where the lead doesn’t snap every time i press down.  Read Less

The downside for us is this isn't an inexpensive item to refill.

The downside for us is this isn't an inexpensive item to refill.  Read Less

Years ago you could only get these as a japan import and i got one (they are marketed as test taking pencils for quickly markin...  Read More

Years ago you could only get these as a japan import and i got one (they are marketed as test taking pencils for quickly marking scantron sheets).  Read Less

This pencil came sealed in plastic with a cardboard back package.

This pencil came sealed in plastic with a cardboard back package.  Read Less

The pencil came with 2 leads already in the pencil, so 10 leads total in the package.

The pencil came with 2 leads already in the pencil, so 10 leads total in the package.  Read Less

It also comes with a packet of 8 pieces of hb pentel super hi-polymer leads.

It also comes with a packet of 8 pieces of hb pentel super hi-polymer leads.  Read Less

Comes with pentel lead which is one of the best out there.

Comes with pentel lead which is one of the best out there.  Read Less

Styling of the pencil is similar to the well-known pentel p200 series of mechanical pencils with a fixed lead sleeve, but compa...  Read More

Styling of the pencil is similar to the well-known pentel p200 series of mechanical pencils with a fixed lead sleeve, but compared to a p200 the am13 has a wider-diameter rubber grip section, wider clip, and exposed plastic lead advance mechanism.  Read Less

3mm lead pencil which is huge compared to most typical mechanical pencils you can find elsewhere.

3mm lead pencil which is huge compared to most typical mechanical pencils you can find elsewhere.  Read Less