Pentel Mechanical Pencil, Kerry, 0.5mm, Black (P1035-AD)

I went through an EE program on 0.5mm Pentel pencils and Pentel Clic erasers. They have not been exceeded. My comparable pencils are the Pentel 0.5mm P225 (no longer made?) and the Pentel 0.5mm Graph. These pencils are not too heavy and have a plastic grip area which doesn't slide, and a small barrel which suits my thin fingertips. They are reliable and give the impression of quality. The Kerry is new to me. It has a plastic grip area and an improved friction in the lead tube which gives better lead control. I guess what I want to say about this friction is it is slightly greater than on other pencils and that it is consistent while advancing lead, regardless of haste. The slipperiness of the anodized cap is unwelcome. The ridges on the lead compartment cap aid in removing it. The ability to cap the point will be useful to anyone who carries in a jeans pocket. Leaving the cap off when writing lets us turn the pencil to position the sharp part of the lead to paper without interference from the pocket clip.All in all it's hard to exceed this pencil; it's got better lead control when advancing than any other that I've held, and has a protected point when inside pockets. The Caran d' Ache Taiwan edition (0.5mm) is handsomer in my opinion; the black Pentels are more serious in appearance. The Pentel Graph has the advantage of a capacious grip area above the clip when removing it from a front pocket. The lead compartment cap easily detaches in these instances on the P225, leaving you cap-in-hand, pencil-in-pocket. To me the main things I guess are comfort and utility. I've used the Kooh-I-Noor 0.5mm radiograph-style pencils. I find them a bit heavy, uncomfortable in the knurled brass/chrome grip, and I've noticed the knurled chrome grip can break off of the barrel when the pencil is stowed in a backpack crammed full of freshman-level textbooks. Otherwise they look great and the quality is unmistakeable.In removing this pencil from a front pocket I use the nail of my middle finger underneath the end of the pocket clip while my thumb secures the top of the cap. The slippery anodized cap and wildly smooth clip discourage other approaches. A tab consisting of a folded-over sticker on the clip would give some relief to this chore, and inform the more observant of your utter disdain for appearances. Which, I suppose, just might get you through the conversation that much more quickly.The Pentel P205 is the most readily-available pencil meeting my approval. Its clip is more obtrusive in the lead-rotating maneuver than the one on the P225.

It writes. While it may not come with a built in eraser, its design make it one of the better mechanical pencils out there. Designed akin to a pen, the cap helps protect the writing tip from sudden impact and lead breakage. It's worth considering if you need a quality mechanical pencil.

I have now purchased 3 of these Pentel Automatic Sharp™ Mechanical Pencils (0.5 mm) to keep in my purse, backpack and larger drawing kit. I like to do urban sketching and find these to be comfortable to grip, as well as convenient. It means I always have a sharp pencil without having to stop and sharpen like I would with a wooden pencil. Refills are inexpensive and easy to put into the mechanical pencil. They come in several attractive colors, although I only have blue and red at this point. I don't go anywhere without one of these Pentel mechanical pencils with me.

The color with these pencils is quirky due to the different materials used and how the color is applied. I have the blue one and the colors are just different shades of the same color. This pencil is such a great writing instrument that I wanted another one. And I didn’t want to shell out $25 for the orange one so I decided to try the olive green. The body of the pencil is a true olive green with lots of brown in it. The cap is a bright metallic 70s green that clashes with the olive green. Don’t be fooled by the first photo, the colors never look even close to the same. I’m keeping it because it’s a great pencil and I wanted another one, but it’s kind of fugly.

Best mechanical pencil. I have had this pencil for over 5 years. Still functions great. It is very comfortable for small hands, it is nicely balanced. I am very particular about my pencils...and I prefer pencil to a pen. I love to sketch, and this is great for that purpose. It is very lightweight, but yet heavy enough to feel good.

I prefer writing with pens, HOWEVER this mechanical pencil is the exception. I’ve had one for over 10 years. It’s held up great and I recently ordered several more because I’m such a fan. I like the weight, the size, and the overall design & feel of this pencil.

The design of the pencil is great. I have one in purple. I was hoping to buy a second one, in rose gold.However, the finish on the rose gold pen is DAMAGED in two places. The colors of the different parts of the barrel DO NOT MATCH.The pen arrived less than a week ago. Amazon says that it CANNOT BE RETURNED. What am I supposed to do?VERY disappointed in Amazon. Amazon has forfeited my trust.

Strong, carry's in my front pocket nicely.Makes fine crows feet too make exact cuts in the wood shop.Thanks