Pentel Ain XC285HB-3P Mechanical Lead, 0.02 inches (0.5 mm), HB, 3 Pieces

I was using this lead in a Delguard pencil, and did not experience any lead breakage. I guess the B grade Ain lead is more break resistant than most B grade leads, and using a Delguard pencil further prevented lead breakage. I mostly use 0.7 pencils, but do have some 0.5 ones. Zebra offers a much smaller selection of Delguard pencils in 0.7 than in 0.5. I bought this 0.5 B lead due to its low price. I wish I could get 0.7 Ain leads 120 leads for $5.

Pentel lead is smooth and strong. The case is very cool. It really is the best lead.

The most durable lead I've used as a student in college. It works great with most of my 0.5mm pencils, and I've definitely noticed my lead break less while using this.The design of the case is slightly annoying though and opens easily. I've lost a lot of lead in my backpack just because the case has opened up. Aside from that, it definitely is high-quality and durable lead.

Great leads. smooth and dark

Awesome lead, didn’t perfectly fit into my pencil, and there wasn’t a lot in each box, but amazing overall.

Excelente producto

It's soft and erased well and used well. It's what I was looking for.

If you were smart enough to by a lead od +7mm , and want a soft lead to make a broad stroke, this will be perfect.