Budget would be approx. I like the Reddit interface and the software team seems to be very progressive. It's the most active place to talk about mechanical pencils, AFAIK. $30, though that could be stretched if it were to come as a set with a ballpoint pen (I seriously doubt hed use a fountain pen - sorry! Any good Mechanical Pencil Recommendations? - posted in It Writes, But It Is Not A Fountain Pen ....: Am looking for some recommendations for a mechanical pencil as a gift for an engineer-designer brother. Page 2 of 3 < Prev 1 2 3 Next > thnguyen Loaded Pockets. Joined: Apr 26, 2014 Messages: 54 Likes Received: 101. Page 1 of 2 - Recommendations For A Pocket-Safe Mechanical Pencil - posted in It Writes, But It Is Not A Fountain Pen ....: Im looking for a pocket safe mechanical pencil for drafting, sketching and note-taking. Mechanical pencils can write with leads of all hardnesses, or even with colored leads. Brian Greene, Pentel Graphgear 1000 Mechanical Pencil, OfficeSupplyGeek, October 15, 2014. For graphics and drafting professionals, one mechanical pencil may not be enough. The 4mm tip design makes it ideal for use with rulers and templates. ). Discussion in 'Pens, Pencils, Notebooks, and Notebook Covers' started by Bob Blaine, Jul 22, 2014. Different from most of the mechanical pencils on market, Rite in the Rain All-Weather Mechanical Pencil has a 1.1mm lead giving bold line size with a package of seven leads and two extra erasers. Their range of mechanical pencils offer options from the Progrex 0.3mm pencil right through to the Croquis 3.8mm pencil. Mechanical pencils can offer the freedom to choose the size of the lead and, therefore, the thickness or fineness of the line drawn. Page 1 of 2 - Mechanical Pencil Recommendations? If you want to write with light pressure and still leave a dark mark, you should look for a soft lead. A unique, dual-action retractor advances and retracts the Pencil … Unlike wooden pencils, the best mechanical pencil never has to be sharpened. Some mechanical pencils use leads that are 2 mm or wider, but these are generally categorized separately as “lead holders.” Another subtype of mechanical pencil that is often categorized separately is the drafting pencil. Between this comes the Supergrip model with a 0.5mm lead width. Kiwi-d, Pentel Graphgear 1000 PG1015 Mechanical Pencil Review, Dave’s Mechanical Pencils, December 12, 2006 Mechanical pencil leads come in a variety of sizes, with 0.5 and 0.7 mm being the most common. One of the drawbacks of most mechanical pencils is the annoying habit of the lead to break. I haven't quite gotten up to speed on all the lingo, so on Reddit a sub forum is called a "subreddit." And as you probably know, they've got companion subreddits for fountain pens, pens and pencils. ... Ergonomic Pencil Recommendations. With sturdy construction, this pencil is surprisingly affordable and … That is the company’s exclusive rotating lead mechanism that maintains a sharp point while staving off those unwanted breaks. Pentel Mechanical Pencil, Pentel Twist Erase .7 MM, Twist-Erase III Automatic Pencil, 3 Pack, Black Barrels, Best Professional Mechanical Pencils for School, Office & Home for Women & Men (QE517BP3) 4.8 out of 5 stars 82 I currently use a Pentel 205, Kuru Togas in 0,3 0,5 and 0,7 which I really enjoy using, a GraphGear 500 and some cheap disposables in my woodshop. Thankfully, the GraphGear gift set from Pentel comes with four pencils with 0.3mm, 0.5mm, 0.7mm and 0.9mm leads, giving you the flexibility for whatever shading, lines, and intricate drafting comes your way. Check Price . Mechanical pencils are not a new innovation, unlike other modern technology. 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