Alvin, MC5, Pro-Matic Metal Lead Holder Mechanical Pencil, Writing/Drawing Tool

Artist Gabrielle Brickley on Skillshare recommended a number of products and items that she uses with her figure drawings. I decided that I liked her art so much that I would buy the same materials. I haven't used this pencil yet but it came highly recommended and I had a hard time finding it at other places. It came on-time and in great shape. Looks like it will work well. I have to teach myself how to use a mechanical pencil because I tend to break the lead, but this will be a perfect tool for my art.

Alvin metal shaft ProMatic is an excellent lead clutch. The Tech DA plastic barrel… not so much. Spend the extra couple of bucks and go metal or don’t go at all.

Despite the other reviews, some of which were written some many years ago, I do not find that the lead slips with this holder at all. It feels quite grippy and sturdy, and fits the staedtler 502 lead pointer. Very satisfied with my purchase!

I really like this lead holder! All metal, nice weight and balance. The only slight gripe is the lead selector is rather useless. It can freely rotate so it won't stay where you set it. If it was designed to click into place and stay there it would be nice. Someone missed out on a design opportunity.

THis is just what I needed to keep drawing blueprints. Yes, I still do them by hand! My old one broke and I could not find one locally. Thanks.

A good quality lead holder. Metal barrel and knurl that has a good weight to it. Minus one star because the lead indicator will not lock into place and is virtually useless and the grips for the lead sticks if I push the button all the way down. Minor irritation. It could be just my lead holder. Otherwise a solid, reliable, drop lead mechanical pencil.

Holds the lead. Has a good weight to it. I like my drawing implements to have some heft.

I bought one of these in 2006 and its still going strong. Amazing

I like it because it’s made of metal body. However, what’s disappointing is that the logo started fading after just a week. It also fits well with the 502 sharper.