PentelGraph Gear 1000 Mechanical Drafting Pencil 0.7mm Blue (PG1017)

OK, I'm a mechanical pencil nerd . . . That being said, this is the best mechanical pencil I've ever owned. I actually researched various ones and this one always seems to come out on top. I now know why. It works flawlessly, has a decent weight and feel (it's actually metal, not plastic), and the point retracts back into pencil when you press the clip so no more getting poked through your pocket. Seems really durable even with heavy use and, while more expensive then the cheapos you can get at the local retailer, you actually do get more for the money.Only disappointment is the replacement erasers made by Pentel are half the size of the ones that come with the pencil.

I absolutely love the Pentel GraphGear series of pencils, and the 1000s are peak, but the 0.9mm of that particular line is my favorite of all. A nice sturdy pen that is great for drafting and fun to use. It’s got a good heft to it and is well made and fairly comfortable for writing (though technically it’s made for drafting). A very good value pencil! I did have one snap when I dropped it. But otherwise these are built tough.

My first nice pencil. Got this for woodworking in my woodshop. Between the .07 and .09 I don't know which I prefer. The .09 I used this morning even wrote well on a 2x4 that had darkened and was moist from sitting in the weather. I have two of these and they are very comfortable to hold and write with.

I first learned about this pencil in the .7 variety from 731 Woodworks, a woodworker I follow on YouTube. I bought one immediately and loved it, but the .7 lead is a bit too fragile for marking rough lumber.I learned about the .9 version from Adam Savage and bought one immediately!I love it! The .9 lives in my shop, the .7 lives on my desk, and I've bought more for my friends and have given them away to people who try them and immediately fall in love with them.These pencils are sturdy, the mechanism is robust, the grip feels great in the hand, and I love the tip retraction with the clip.I don't know what else you could be looking for in a mechanical pencil.And they come in .5 and .3 if you're so inclined.

This is truly the best mechanical pencils I’ve ever used. I’ve had a few of them only because I’ve lost them. They are made to last. If you’re not forgetful like me, it could be the last pencil you ever buy.

UPDATE: I kept working with the pencil and now it works again. Not sure what I may have done differently this time, but it works just like it did before.————————-The pencil felt good in my hand, was weighted just right and performed well. But after 4 months of occasional use, it just stopped working. It would no longer “load” a new price of lead when the previous one had been used up. I did my best to clear it, making sure there wasn’t lead somehow jammed or otherwise stuck.Will I buy another? Maybe. I really liked the pencil. Not sure if it was a fluke occurrence or user error but it’s good enough to try again. I hope a new one will last longer than just a few months.

I'm probably a little naive about the mechanical pencils as I have never used one before. I ordered two. They are sturdy and easy to use. I like the 9mm lead in them as the lines are easier to see and I don't think the lead will break off unless I exert an abnormal amount of pressure. Overall I feel they are of good quality and will last quite awhile.

Wish I had this quality Pencil in high school drafting. excellent and reliable.