Joined: Apr 26, 2014 Messages: 54 Likes Received: 101. Discussion in 'Pens, Pencils, Notebooks, and Notebook Covers' started by Bob Blaine, Jul 22, 2014. Unlike wooden pencils, the best mechanical pencil never has to be sharpened. Their range of mechanical pencils offer options from the Progrex 0.3mm pencil right through to the Croquis 3.8mm pencil. ). $30, though that could be stretched if it were to come as a set with a ballpoint pen (I seriously doubt hed use a fountain pen - sorry! The 4mm tip design makes it ideal for use with rulers and templates. Budget would be approx. Mechanical pencils can offer the freedom to choose the size of the lead and, therefore, the thickness or fineness of the line drawn. And as you probably know, they've got companion subreddits for fountain pens, pens and pencils. I haven't quite gotten up to speed on all the lingo, so on Reddit a sub forum is called a "subreddit." Some mechanical pencils use leads that are 2 mm or wider, but these are generally categorized separately as “lead holders.” Another subtype of mechanical pencil that is often categorized separately is the drafting pencil. The Kuru Toga mechanical pencil sports what may some consider to be the most important advance in mechanical pencil technology since the invention of plastic. ... Ergonomic Pencil Recommendations. Mechanical pencils can write with leads of all hardnesses, or even with colored leads. Page 1 of 2 - Mechanical Pencil Recommendations? Pentel Mechanical Pencil, Pentel Twist Erase .7 MM, Twist-Erase III Automatic Pencil, 3 Pack, Black Barrels, Best Professional Mechanical Pencils for School, Office & Home for Women & Men (QE517BP3) 4.8 out of 5 stars 82 Our guide to the Best Mechanical Pencil Leads can walk you through the nitty gritty. I currently use a Pentel 205, Kuru Togas in 0,3 0,5 and 0,7 which I really enjoy using, a GraphGear 500 and some cheap disposables in my woodshop. Page 2 of 3 < Prev 1 2 3 Next > thnguyen Loaded Pockets. Page 1 of 2 - Recommendations For A Pocket-Safe Mechanical Pencil - posted in It Writes, But It Is Not A Fountain Pen ....: Im looking for a pocket safe mechanical pencil for drafting, sketching and note-taking. It's the most active place to talk about mechanical pencils, AFAIK. A unique, dual-action retractor advances and retracts the Pencil … Mechanical pencils are not a new innovation, unlike other modern technology. Different from most of the mechanical pencils on market, Rite in the Rain All-Weather Mechanical Pencil has a 1.1mm lead giving bold line size with a package of seven leads and two extra erasers. I like the Reddit interface and the software team seems to be very progressive. Mechanical pencil leads come in a variety of sizes, with 0.5 and 0.7 mm being the most common. If you want to write with light pressure and still leave a dark mark, you should look for a soft lead. Thankfully, the GraphGear gift set from Pentel comes with four pencils with 0.3mm, 0.5mm, 0.7mm and 0.9mm leads, giving you the flexibility for whatever shading, lines, and intricate drafting comes your way. One of the drawbacks of most mechanical pencils is the annoying habit of the lead to break. Any good Mechanical Pencil Recommendations? For graphics and drafting professionals, one mechanical pencil may not be enough. Check Price . Brian Greene, Pentel Graphgear 1000 Mechanical Pencil, OfficeSupplyGeek, October 15, 2014. With sturdy construction, this pencil is surprisingly affordable and … That is the company’s exclusive rotating lead mechanism that maintains a sharp point while staving off those unwanted breaks. 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