Pentel GraphGear 500 Mechanical Drafting Pencil, (0.5mm), Fine Line, Refill Lead and Mini Eraser (PG525LEBP)

Where do I begin? Long story short: It's one of the best pencils I've ever used, and I've used alot of different kinds over the years. It has a great feel to it, a nice balance when you're holding it. The knurling on the grip is some of the best around, it stays firmly in your hand when using. The lead doesnt move around and it doesnt break leads. All around a great pencil for the price. It's the only pencil you'll need really. You won't be disappointed!

I absolutely love this mechanical pencil. I use it for daily journaling and extensive recordkeeping, so I often write for long periods. I also work with my hands and have arthritis, which makes comfort especially important. The grip and weight of this pencil are perfect. I’m naturally very light-handed, but the weight helps me maintain clean, consistent pressure without gripping harder or feeling like the pencil is slipping. The fine tip keeps my writing crisp and neat, while still allowing me to make corrections when needed. I can write for an extended time with almost no hand fatigue—something I’ve rarely found in a pen or pencil.

Some prefer the the sleeker metal tube design of the (more expensive) GraphGear 1000, the finesse of the (much more expensive) Rotring, or the lead-sharpening technology of the Kura Toga. But for our purposes (math homework, pencil art sketches, science data journals) this pencil can't be beaten. The long metal sleeve never jams, and gives you a better view of the contact area for detail work. Each click advances just the right amount of lead, not so much that you get breaks, and not so little that you need to click again often. The metal grip area feels super sturdy and the grip checkering holds the pencil firmly with no slippage. But it's not scratchy or uncomfortable to hold (like the GraphGear 1000 might feel to some). I like the versatility of 05.mm lead. But my son prefers the lead durability and thicker lines of the 0.7mm model, so we got both. This is a premium-feature pencil at a very reasonable price. Highest recommendation.

My 12yr old daughter is an artist and she loves to draw with this pencil. We have bought quite a few of them. Great quality.

This is a nice mechanical pencil. I use for drawing. I'm glad I bought this pencil. Considering buying the other sizes. It came with a plastic eraser and extra lead!

In terms of ergonomics, its good to okay. I expected the whole pencil to be uniformly weighted, but most of the weight occurs at the bottom end where the finely knurled metal part is. The rest of the pencil (black portion) is light plastic so its off-balanced. I also prefer a round girth (outer cross-section shape) like most pens versus the hexagonal shape (like wooden pencils) that this one has. The metal hook is a bit long so it annoyingly gets in the way in certain angles, but luckily its detachable so I just took it off. The eraser is hidden under the shiny cap and uses those small skinny types. Maybe thats why there is an included high performing polymer eraser in the package. The lead included is nice, writes very smooth and good dark lines. I noticed that the long metal tip where the lead exits out is a bit longer than expected and is permanent (it doesn't retract into the body like some mechanical pencils). I do prefer a permanent lead support versus the retractable kind but the length of it takes a bit getting used to. For my hand-writing style, I hold my pencil close to the paper, but this one forces me to hold it at about 2mm further away. Doesn't sound like much, but I noticed the change. I would test it out with your normal pencil by moving your hand just a tad bit higher up and see if it effects your handwriting. In terms of performance, I think it does great. It does what it sets out to do. I like that when you click the cap for more lead it comes out at finer increments than most of my usual mechanical pencils. No more worry of lead breaking off from hard handwriting. Both the lead and eraser(s) perform well and attest to Pental quality. I think it all boils down to your handwriting preference.

Great for sketching. The lines are clean and easily erasable when needed. There are probably fancier mechanical pencils out there, but I find this one more than meets my needs. Plus it won't break the bank!

Works as advertised.

I love this pencil but there were a couple issues: - the end bent, thus breaking leads whenever extruded. *be careful* - weighted far to close to the tip for my preference. good things: - Pocket clips are removable if you don't like it. - The eraser and extra leads are very welcome. - Great build quality. - Really nice feeling when you push out a bit of lead.

El producto llegó a tiempo y sin ningún problema, la lapicera es de buena calidad y cumple con lo ofrecido.

As mechanical pencils go, this one will keep you satisfied for long. Okay for writing becuase of its gritty grip, but accurate and excellent for drawing, drafting, and any work that requires precision. Build quality is great too. No creaky plastic and strong body. Lead breaks though, so be careful about dropping it.

En si es muy bueno, solo que después de unas semanas de uso se rompió y ya no sirvio, pero durante su uso era exelente y tenía unos trazos buenos, creo que lo usé muy rudo

This is a lovely Pencil. My favorite part is that the design means no more constant broken lead like the disposable bic pencils. if there was one concern it would be the agressive knurling of the finger grips, which may be too rough for some people. would recommend