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Pros & Cons
Pros
Pentel makes quality mechanical pencils, especially its graph gear 1000 series, which are commonly used by drafting professionals. Loading is fine and it doesn't take too long for a new piece of graphite to come out.
The metal grip is fine for up to moderate use. They're nice and durable and while the barrels may be plastic, they hold up just fine.
The 1000 has a durable, spring-loaded clip, while the 500's is cheap. The 500's weight is closer to the tip, so some users might find it has better balance and a more effortless writing experience. Only complaint is the sharp end doesn't retract.
Cons
My problem with the pencil is that it no longer loads in lead.
Highlights
Quality
I was skeptical about not having rubber grip at first but the quality is amazing.
Either way, i'm happy to have it and they are of good quality.
Competitiveness
I have a graphgear 1000 but an artist needs a variety of pencils in different thicknesses and grades of lead.
Better than other pricey name brands, and even other pentel varieties.
I do not use the eraser in the back but a mars staedtler white eraser (i make lots of mistakes).
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- How are reviewers describing this item?
great, good, mechanical, nice and quality. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 1,404 reviews as of our last analysis date on May 7 2023.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Okay so my pencil sharpener died in the shop after years of faithful service
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
One for the smock one for the bench
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Had to put an identifying mark on one so they wouldnt get mixed up or missing
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Good buy but i messed up and bought these for some lead i bought that doesnt even fit
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
So far we use only this automatic pencil
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I have been using regular graphite pencil to draw sketch for my watercolor paintings and have been frustrated that the pencil tip wasnt sharp enough to draw detail
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Then i saw pentel drafting pen that one watercolor artist using in his youtube video
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The reviews on amazon were great
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