Pentel Sharp Kerry Mechanical Pencil - 0.5 mm - Olive Green Body (P1035-KD)

I went through an EE program on 0.5mm Pentel pencils and Pentel Clic erasers. They have not been exceeded. My comparable pencils are the Pentel 0.5mm P225 (no longer made?) and the Pentel 0.5mm Graph. These pencils are not too heavy and have a plastic grip area which doesn't slide, and a small barrel which suits my thin fingertips. They are reliable and give the impression of quality. The Kerry is new to me. It has a plastic grip area and an improved friction in the lead tube which gives better lead control. I guess what I want to say about this friction is it is slightly greater than on other pencils and that it is consistent while advancing lead, regardless of haste. The slipperiness of the anodized cap is unwelcome. The ridges on the lead compartment cap aid in removing it. The ability to cap the point will be useful to anyone who carries in a jeans pocket. Leaving the cap off when writing lets us turn the pencil to position the sharp part of the lead to paper without interference from the pocket clip.All in all it's hard to exceed this pencil; it's got better lead control when advancing than any other that I've held, and has a protected point when inside pockets. The Caran d' Ache Taiwan edition (0.5mm) is handsomer in my opinion; the black Pentels are more serious in appearance. The Pentel Graph has the advantage of a capacious grip area above the clip when removing it from a front pocket. The lead compartment cap easily detaches in these instances on the P225, leaving you cap-in-hand, pencil-in-pocket. To me the main things I guess are comfort and utility. I've used the Kooh-I-Noor 0.5mm radiograph-style pencils. I find them a bit heavy, uncomfortable in the knurled brass/chrome grip, and I've noticed the knurled chrome grip can break off of the barrel when the pencil is stowed in a backpack crammed full of freshman-level textbooks. Otherwise they look great and the quality is unmistakeable.In removing this pencil from a front pocket I use the nail of my middle finger underneath the end of the pocket clip while my thumb secures the top of the cap. The slippery anodized cap and wildly smooth clip discourage other approaches. A tab consisting of a folded-over sticker on the clip would give some relief to this chore, and inform the more observant of your utter disdain for appearances. Which, I suppose, just might get you through the conversation that much more quickly.The Pentel P205 is the most readily-available pencil meeting my approval. Its clip is more obtrusive in the lead-rotating maneuver than the one on the P225.

It writes. While it may not come with a built in eraser, its design make it one of the better mechanical pencils out there. Designed akin to a pen, the cap helps protect the writing tip from sudden impact and lead breakage. It's worth considering if you need a quality mechanical pencil.

I have now purchased 3 of these Pentel Automatic Sharp™ Mechanical Pencils (0.5 mm) to keep in my purse, backpack and larger drawing kit. I like to do urban sketching and find these to be comfortable to grip, as well as convenient. It means I always have a sharp pencil without having to stop and sharpen like I would with a wooden pencil. Refills are inexpensive and easy to put into the mechanical pencil. They come in several attractive colors, although I only have blue and red at this point. I don't go anywhere without one of these Pentel mechanical pencils with me.

I don't use mechanical pencils myself, but my husband does, and he's always losing them. I read reviews of mechanical pencils and this one was singled out. It was a simple, inexpensive purchase, but he absolutely loves it. And he hasn't lost it yet. I can't say exactly what it is about this particular pencil that makes reviewers and my husband like it so much, but apparently it's just a really excellent mechanical pencil that works well and feels good in the hand.

good so far! got this to replace my lower quality mechanical pencils. i got the olive and it’s pretty cute. i wish they had light purple or a nicer pink color though. it’s pretty small which is perfect with my smaller hands, but if u have larger hands it might be too small. writes well and feels pretty good quality. i wish it came with an eraser or lead replacements though. maybe a bit overpriced for what it is

Excellent quality. Just an elegant mechanical pencil with perfect balance.

It was great and now it is seemingly trash--"sharp looking, but TRASH." Mine worked great but now it will not depress the lead. I have pulled out the lead, pressure sprayed (air compressor) barrel, done lead clearing and NOTHING. I use the finest lead and its correct sized and now a sharp looking previously loved pencil is no better than a cheapo disposable. I cannot recommend this to anyone. Don't buy. Unless after 6 months you want to chunk it in the trash. Then go for it!

I prefer writing with pens, HOWEVER this mechanical pencil is the exception. I’ve had one for over 10 years. It’s held up great and I recently ordered several more because I’m such a fan. I like the weight, the size, and the overall design & feel of this pencil.