Best products from r/pencils
We found 37 comments on r/pencils discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 131 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Uni Mechanical Pencil Kurutoga Pipe Slide Model 0.5mm, Black Body (M54521P.24)
- Lead Rotating Technology Mechanical Pen, Koru Toga
- Country Of Origin : Japan
- Package Weight : 1.0 Lbs
- Package Quantity :1
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2. Pentel Sharp Kerry Automatic Pencil, 0.5mm Lead Size, Black Barrel, 1 Each (P1035A)
Handcrafted with watchmaker's tools for precision, beauty and accuracyThe only Capped Pencil in the U.S.A. For ultimate pocket and purse protectionRemovable cap provides proper balance while writing and protects writing point when Pencil is not in useElegantly sized to fit comfortably in pockets & p...
3. Kum AS2, Two Hole Automatic Long Point Pencil Sharpener, Mfg Part Number 1053021 (Extra lids not Included)
- Automatic long point pencil container sharpeners
- Made from polystyrene
- The blades are made of high-carbon steel, therefore long-lasting and very sharp
- Dynamic torsion action built into each blade makes for a smoother, cleaner cut
- Comes in container shape; compact and portable. The leads are not included
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4. Pentel GraphGear 500 Automatic Drafting Pencil Black (PG525A)
4mm tip length makes it ideal for use with rulers and templatesMetallic mesh grip on a slim, beveled barrel promotes control when writingWeighted at your fingertips for precise drafting and template workPre-loaded with Pentel Super Hi-Polymer HB lead; never needs sharpening, is super strong and prod...
5. Alvin, 9866, Brass Bullet Sharpener, Replaceable Stainless Steel Blade
- UNIQUE TOOL - Bullet-shaped pencil sharpener with German quality and precision.
- PREMIUM MATERIAL - Constructed from solid brass material.
- ERGONOMIC DESIGN - Knurled finger grips with replaceable stainless steel blade.
- STANDARD SIZE - Fits standard 5/16-inch diameter pencils.
- A PROFESSIONAL'S CHOICE - Alvin has been the professional's choice for drafting tools and drawing supplies for over half a century. Since 1950, we have brought quality and value to our customers. Our tools help bridge the gap between ideas and innovations We are known for our wide selection of high quality tools at a fair price.
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6. Uni Core Keeps Sharp Mechanical Pencil, Gun Metallic (M510171P.43)
- Lead Rotating Technology Mechanical Pen, Kuru Toga
- Country Of Origin : Japan
- For 0.5Mm Lead, Gun Metallic Body
- Package Quantity : 1
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7. Apsara Long Point Sharpeners - Pack of 20
- 【non-toxic & acid free】These plastic test tubes with caps have been sterilized, high lever grade, clean and hygienic,safe to storage medicine.
- 【leak proof】These plastic test tubes have convenient caps which makes these tubes leak proof, safe to carry material like paste or powder.
- 【variety application】The plastic tubes with caps are suitable for loading paste, solid, powder, pills, seeds, granular objects.
- 【convenient and portable】5ml per tube, perfect for travel according to your dose, and conveniently fits in your bag.
- 【50pcs】There are 50pcs small storage containers each set, you can use these to store things for a long time.
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8. Staedtler 502 BK A6 Mars Rotary Action Lead Pointer and Tub for 2mm Leads, 502BKA6,Blue
- Sharpener for 2mm leads
- Rotary action with integrated dust wiper
- Metal sharpener with auto sharpening stop
- Measurement device for adjusting sharpening cone
- Made in Japan
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9. Koh-I-Noor Toison d'Or Lead Holder with Clip, 2mm x 120mm Lead, Black, 1 Each (5900CN1005KK)
Features a strong clutch system to prevent lead slippageHexagon shaped barrel feels like traditional pencilIncludes 2mm HB leadBuilt-in sharpenerIncludes metal clip
10. Pentel Twist-Erase III Automatic Pencil with 2 Eraser Refills, 0.9mm, Assorted Barrels, 2 Pack (QE519BP2-K6)
- Office Supplies
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11. Tombow Mono Graph Shaker Mechanical Pencil 0.5mm, Red Body (SH-MG31)
Mechanical pencil + Holder eraser "Tombow MONO"Core Diameter is 0.5mm.Core appear when you shake vertically pen "fure knock" deployment.Eraser out by turning the black ring at the top.Eraser refill is er-mg.
12. LAMY Scribble Black Palladium Mechanical Pencil .7mm (L185-7)
- Matte black plastic, fittings in palladium finish.
- Includes eraser
- 0.7mm lead
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13. Uni KH-20 Hand Crank Wooden Pencil Sharpener - Red (japan import)
- 130.5X86X131mm
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14. Derwent Super Point Manual Helical Pencil Sharpener (2302001)
Sharpen pencils up to 8mm in diameter to an extra-long, super pointHigh performance steel helical bladeDurable metal casing; Auto stop safety featureAttach to desk using the included clampEasy to empty sliding pencil shaving reservoir
15. Zebra 54012 Stainless Steel Mechanical Pencil, 0.5mm Point Size, Standard HB Lead, Black Grip, 2-Count
0.5mm standard lead point size for precise and enjoyable writingFeatures a lightweight, durable stainless steel barrel with a black non-slip grip for increased writing comfort and stabilityShorter length works well in shirt pockets and the secure metal clip guarantees your mechanical pencil will be ...
16. Staedtler Mechanical Pencil, 0.5mm (925 05)
Staedtler Mechanical Pencil for DraftRegular Series0.5mm
17. Staedtler Mechanical Pencil Triplus Micro, 0.5mm (774 25)
- Staedtler Mechanical Pencil Triples micro
- Triangle shape grip
- 774 25
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18. Staedtler Mars Micro 775 Mechanical Pencil0.7mm + 12 lead refills. 77507BK
Mechanical Pencil premium quality 0.7mm +12 leadsFor writing and drawingNon slip rubber gripRigid cylindrical sleeveISO color coded
19. Maruman MNEMOSYNE Notebook 9.92 x 7.05 Inches (B5), 7mm ruled 30-line, 80 Sheets (N194A)
80 micro perforated white papers with 7 mm (0.28 inch) college ruled lines, bound with double wire binding system252 mm x 168 mm (9.92 inch x 7.05 inch) after detached, a little smaller than B5 size sheetBlank header with DATE/NO. and TITLE, 30 lines per page divided into 3 sectionsMinimal ghosting ...
20. Tombow Mono Zero Eraser - 2.5 mm x 5 mm - Rectangle Tip - Black Body & 2 Conformity Refills Value Set(With Our Shop Original Product Description)
Convenient clip for on-the-go correctionsAvailable in two tip shapes and sizesPen-style body is easy to use and storeThe profitable set with which it united conformity 2 refills
Wow! That's a lot to look into. Thanks!
I used to use a Dr. Grip pen with a gel refill, and liked the ergonomics for script writing. I don't do much script writing these days (computers), but the idea of those ergos in a pencil are intriguing.
The Fure Fure stuff looks cool, but since the tail still works as a button, I'm guessing I'll be frustrated with the eraser there, too.
That Zebra Tect looks nice. It's in the shopping cart now! Reviews suggest the eraser is still useless, but it looks like a comfy metal shaker that would work well for drafting.
The Colour Flight looks nice, too. While I was looking at it, Amazon was suggesting this guy:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JAYRP6Y/
This might be a really great pencil. I'm going to try it, but it's not a metal body or heavy-looking, so it'll probably end up as another novelty in the collection.
Thanks again for all the great suggestions. It's not often I run into someone who enjoys using all kinds of different features in their writing/drawing instruments.
Welcome my friend, my only real advice is don't let it become an obsession, at the end if the day, the lead you choose has a far larger impact on your writing enjoyment. Getting that out of the way, I highly recommend the pentel kerry. It has the unique design of being a capped mechanical pencil which makes it completely pocket safe yet has a fixed sleeve so there is no tip wobble when being used. I find that for everyday use, 0.5 mm lead in grade B (which is slightly softer then the common HB (aka #2) grade) is a solid choice because it puts down a slightly darker line. I have had my Kerry for 11 years now and I had to get it repaired once due to my own fault. Pentel repaired it free of cost in one week.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0006SW6YO?pc_redir=1412262079&robot_redir=1
I also suggest a Lamy Scribble if you prefer 0.7 mm lead size. It has a great feel to it, though is slightly thicker than the Kerry. There is something special about the scribble that just makes you want to pick it up and start writing with it. I will say that I do find lead breakage in the advance mechanism of the scribble more often than the Kerry.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00118Z0BY/ref=pd_aw_sims_4?pi=SL500_SS115&simLd=1
Both are great pencils and you can't go wrong with either of them for everyday use.
Let me know if you have any questions, I would be glad to recommend some others if neither of those fit your fancy.
I would recommend this pencil.
It's very nice. The burgundy color adds a hint of class to the pencil and the white eraser gives it a nice contrast. As I mentioned in the description, it feels a little larger than the other pencils but this is not a downside. Think of it like driving a luxury sedan, it's sleek and stylish on the outside but roomy on the inside.
The pencil also has a more rigid hexagonal barrel. It doesn't have that semi-hex design as the rest of the pencils shown in the photos. So, this hexagonal barrel gives it more "grip" to even out the large feel of the pencil.
The eraser works well and to be honest it's a nice midpoint between the General Semi-Hex's eraser (the best) and the Palomino 602/non-602 erasers (the worst). But as I mentioned in the post, you need to be using high quality paper to get the most out of your pencil.
As far as the writing is concerned, the pencil writes great. It's a little on the hard side but not as hard as the General Semi-Hex. It falls in the middle between the two pencils previously stated above.
Even though it is a little larger (not by much) than the average pencil, it will fit inside a standard sized sharpener. I use this pencil sharpener as well as this one.
Note: If you're planning on buying the red sharpener, be cautious as they (TOYOTA) sold me a used one. I received a 20% return on my purchase because of this.
In the "IDGAF, so long as it doesn't break" category?
I really like the Zebra M-301. Super classy steel bodies, and at least where I am, they're frequently on sale/clearance. I picked up like 3 2-packs for something like 1.50 each. I figure that'll probably last me the next decade or so, most decent mech pencils don't easily break.
For a bit more, but still under 10 bucks a pencil, I have a bit of nostalgia for the Staedtler Mars Micro 775. Have a red one my mother bought me in the 8th grade (so...2001 ish), and it still perfectly works. This one is also pretty widely available, or in a three sided variety, see this one.
And in Pentel flavours, eh, GraphGear 500. If I lose it, well, my family works on a university campus, the bookstore there carries ten gajillion more. The 1000 is a nice upgrade, along with the .03 Graphlet (which I used in Japanese class a lot for Kanji).
I'm exclusively a 0.5mm lead user.
My preference is a 2B or a 3B for smoothness, and I use Pentel Ain Stein lead. (Got a multi pack from 2B-4B for $12) It tends to write slightly darker than a standard lead, however, it does get used up much faster. This for me is not an issue since the difference at least in my hands is so much smoother.
There are many notebooks to choose from, maybe check out /r/notebooks but be warned your wallet might hate you. I like the Semi B5 size since it is without margins and if you write small it approximates the similar writing area for my personal use since I never used the margins in the 5 star notebook types. The lines in the maruman are very light and easy on the eyes. The paper is very heavyweight and thick. I typically find it hard to see through the pages so you can write on both sides without seeing lines pass through. The covers are a heavy duty plastic material and great for long term use.
I got these notebooks for archival purposes. I use them to write down engineering formulas and notes on designs -- things that I need to constantly reference and have handy. I paid about $8 each notebook with tax and shipping. Highly recommend them!
Here are the particular items I got so you can take a look:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017BDDZ7I - Kuru Toga
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HODH9QI - Leads
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OPQA7SK - Eraser (Don't buy the multi pack the erasers suck, but the holder is awesome. I took a Pentel Hi-Polymer eraser, and cut it up with a razor blade to shove on the sticks this thing comes with. Best eraser you can use! I also have the Pentel clic but it's not as good as the blocks since it's a harder polymer so it smears and doesn't erase perfectly.)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SWVXZ5G - Maruman Notebooks in Semi-B5
Also, shop around. Prices vary greatly for these items. Amazon may not be the cheapest, and sometimes Jetpens can be a huge ripoff so shop around before you buy!
As mentioned in another comment, Staedtler makes good sharpeners. I'm personally very partial to two: first, the Dux Glass Inkwell Sharpener is super attractive with its jewel colours and gives a good point. Second, the KUM "Automatic" Sharpener gives an unbeatable long, slender, surgically sharp point. It might help with your lead breakage as well, as you sharpen off the wood, then the core in a separate step. (The wood-sharpening hole has a wider aperture at the end so only the wood is stripped off.)
If you're getting a lot of lead breakage though, you might just be using a pencil with crummy leads. The lead composition, and how precisely the lead fits into the wood case, can make a big difference.
Thank you so much!!!
I've realized that I made a mistake- this whole time what I was actually talking about is apparently called the [Kurutoga Roulette Model] (https://www.amazon.com/Uni-Mechanical-Kurutoga-Roulette-M510171P-43/dp/B004OHNTVC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485889062&sr=8-1&keywords=Kurutoga). I've read a couple comments and apparently they aren't too different in performance though. I think I'm going to order all the stuff you linked, except with a rOtring 500 over the Kurutoga and maybe a different pack of Ain Stein leads to try out HB (Although now that I've read up a little on lead, I feel like 2B and 3B are perfect for me so I might not even bother with HB)
Thanks again! :D Mind if I ask what you're studying or working on that causes you to record a lot of formulas and notes on designs? MechE or something similar? I'm currently in my second year of Computer Science so not too much writing over here but I still want a nice pencil to use :)
I have the same problem with mechanical pencils. 0.7 mm leads used to be better for me. But I like to use a clutch pencil with 2mm leads, in f or h for hardness. The sharpener/pointer for most of these is in the lid/cap but you can get different sharpeners for these that fit keychain, but i like the Steadler Mars Rotary action sharpener for clutch pencils. For wood cased pencils the other Steadler sharpeners seem to work best for my students in the elementary school classroom
These are already released: http://www.amazon.com/Uni-Mechanical-Pencil-Kurutoga-M54521P-24/dp/B017BDDZ7I
I really hope that Pentel (my favorite brand) or even staedtler makes something new this year. That would be awesome. I feel like no new good pencils come out (IMO the recent Graphgear 800 and Rotring 800+ were bad)
The Möbius & Ruppert Bullet Sharpener is my personal favorite. Easy to grip and it gives you a good point (and it looks cool). They're like $6 on Amazon.
I've had a Graph Gear 500 for almost two years now and it's the only pencil I ever use anymore. They are cheap, but are made for drafting so it's got a sturdy construction and a really nice weight.
You can get them down to .3 mm, which should be good for what you want to do.
I'm a huge fan of the Pentel Sharp Kerry. I have had one for over 20 years (back when it was called the 5) and it has held up and performed beautifully. You won't find another pencil with a cap, either.
The Alvin Bullet sharpener is my everyday carry.
Bullet Sharpener https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BYK7LQ/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_ZBNSub02AY2B5
At my desk I keep a Kum long point sharpener. It's two steps and takes some getting used to but the point is awesome.
Kum AS2 or AS2KM, Two Hole Automatic Long Point Pencil Sharpener, Mfg Part Number 1053021 ( extra lids not included ) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003G560JQ/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_kFNSub145M1FE
I recently discovered these Apsara Sharpeners. They are amazing and at such a great price. I was extremely doubtful until I tried them and I'm now a believer.
https://www.amazon.com/Apsara-Long-Point-Sharpeners-Pack/dp/B00792NO2S/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=apsara+sharpener&qid=1556347390&s=gateway&sr=8-3
I've heard if you want to write with the pencil more than you're drawing with it, you want to go with the rotring 500. I believe it's made with more plastic and less brass so it's lighter, and you can write longer.
Might also want to look into a Kuru Toga, they rotate the led so you dont have to readjust the pencil and he led stays sharp. I would recommend the Roulette or the Pipe Slide. As long as you don't lose them they'll last you years.
This is the same one (just not a blackwing brand) for half the price. The one like mine is a couple cents more as well. Search long point pencil sharpener for others
Kum AS2, Two Hole Automatic Long Point Pencil Sharpener, Mfg Part Number 1053021 ( extra lids not included ) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003G560JQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-gs-zbEGDCQVV
Koh-i-noor lead holder 2 mm https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ISMZHI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 very thin in the hand good weight has 2mm lead which you can buy in 2H hardness. Price is ~$9 and 12 leads would cost ~$7, but would last you ages.
My favorite mech pencil of all time.
Doesn't have cushioned lead, but the .9 will never break. Rotate the pencil to maintain a sharp point.
Only saw this now.
Pentel Graph Gear 1000 0.5mm on the left.
Uni Kurutoga Roulette 0.5mm on the right.
Or the Kuru Togo Roulette for $12.
http://www.amazon.com/Uni-Roulette-Rotation-Mechanical-M510171P-43/dp/B004OHNTVC
IMHO: https://www.amazon.ca/Mechanical-Kurutoga-Roulette-Metallic-M510171P-43/dp/B004OHNTVC
Mine is the Kum long-point sharpener. It comes with additional blades, hold pencil shavings, and are overall good quality for the price.
The only con is that the cover can be broken if you bend it too far back; however, this only would happen if you were purposefully putting extreme stress on it.