Pentel GraphGear 1000 Automatic Drafting Pencil (0.9mm), with Eraser Refills, 1-Pk (PG1019EBP)

Overall, this is a very good mechanical pencil. It feels sturdy and well made, and the grip is comfortable even during longer writing sessions. It is a little heavier than some other mechanical pencils I’ve used, but the weight is balanced well, so it still feels controlled and comfortable in the hand. I actually like the solid feel, although someone who prefers a very lightweight pencil may notice the difference. The main issue for me is the 0.3 mm lead size. It is very precise, but for my writing style I tend to put a little more pressure on the pencil, so the lead breaks more easily than I would like. That is more of a lead-size preference than a problem with the pencil itself. I like the overall design, grip, balance, and build quality enough that I would buy the GraphGear 1000 again, but I would personally choose a thicker lead size next time. Overall, a high-quality drafting pencil, especially if you prefer fine lines and lighter writing pressure.

I usually don’t write reviews but wanted to say that this thing has lasted more than 7 years of near-daily use and still looks and works perfect. I got sick of the metal grip and wrapped it in tape, but aside from that it’s all original. It’s actually irritating how long this lasts because I haven’t had a good excuse to get a second pencil. The retractable tip is also a luxury that has left me biased against other pencils. This thing is a tank and works flawlessly for however long you can keep track of it. Lasted me through my first bachelors degree, 2 years of my first career job, significant amount of art and sketches, and now a year and a half of my second bachelors. 5 stars

I bought this pencil back in 2024 and I’ve decided to write a review for it. It has serviced me well for the past 2 years and is still going strong. I love how the pencil is heavy and made of metal. Which is a vastly different experience from those cheaper plastic ones you would get from Target in bulk. The retractable tip is a game changer for me. Personally, I do not use a pencil case because I find it annoying if I need to pull out a pencil quickly. And the retractable tip means that it wouldn’t tear my backpack apart when I am constantly taking out and putting the pencil back into those pencil/pen holders built into the backpacks. I also love the grip on this pencil! The mix of rubber and the metal groves allows me, a person with sweaty hands, to not worry about my pencil slipping around when I write firmly onto paper. However, the main problem I have with this pencil is maintenance. I haven’t had to take the pencil apart very often because the graphite rarely gets jammed, but when it does, it’s a pain to service because the tip is very long so I would resort to using more graphite to clear it out. Another issue I ran into was how sometimes the graphite wouldn’t pump out. The clicking works, and there is graphite, but it just wouldn’t come out. I had this happen twice and I never knew how to fix it, but it just randomly works after I jam graphite into the mechanism that pumps out the graphite at the tip. If you’re looking for a comfortable pencil to hold, this one would work. But if you want something squishy and super comfortable to hold, the Uni Alpha-Gel pencil works wonders on your hand. It also features the infamous Kuru Toga motor that spins the graphite every press of the tip while writing to keep consistent thickness/smoothness of the lines. Overall, this pencil is definitely staying in my backpack and most likely yours as well if you do ever purchase one. I promise, you won't regret it.

What an upgrade over the Pentel P207! The difference in quality and feel is immediately noticeable. The added weight gives it a more substantial, well-balanced feel in your hand, making it much more comfortable and enjoyable to write with. I'm fairly certain it comes loaded with a premium, darker lead, possibly 2B, because the writing is noticeably darker and bolder than what I get from my P207. That's a huge plus for me, especially as I'm getting older and my eyesight isn't what it used to be! I've always been a fan of the P207, but this pencil takes the writing experience to another level. Excellent build quality, great ergonomics, and a much more refined feel. Definitely a worthwhile upgrade!

Buy this Pentel pencil! You will not be disappointed! I love this pencil. It erases with no trace of any markings. It has a nice weight and balance. I got fed up with “school” type wood pencils. I wasn’t sure if I would like this alternative, but it was an excellent choice. I use it for drafting sketches as well as detailed layout at my bench. For rough layout, I revert to my carpenters pencils. I would definitely buy this again!!

I used this pencil for art and sketching for around 2 years before I lost it last week from accidentally leaving it on the bus. I got it for around $9 at the time and while it is a bit expensive I think it may be worth the price. HOWEVER, there are a few cons that I found while using it. Keep in mind this is just what I experienced as a hobby artist who has very long and prolonged drawing sessions. My biggest con for this pencil was that it’s very heavy. This may not be a concern to some. However, when you have long drawing sessions, you start feeling the fatigue in your hand from the weight of the pencil. In comparison to other pencils for drawing this pencil was very heavy. I also didn’t enjoy the texture of the “grip” as I grip my pencils relatively tightly and the little metal bumps on the grip would make my fingers feel uncomfortable or hurt sometimes. I personally would’ve preferred a smooth surface. Cons- Very visually appealing, I feel like the fine point of this pencil was like no other, for whatever reason it felt like I could get into better details with this than other pencils. I also liked the “slimness” of the pencil, it was not too thick in girth and comfortable to grip if you ignore my other concerns with it. It’s also very durable, I never had any issues with the pencil getting stuck or breaking in any sort of way, and I like that the tip is retractable. I know some people complained that it broke but I genuinely had 0 issues with this pencil breaking or even malfunctioning in the 2 years that I used it. I overall really recommend this pencil as it lasted me a very long time with no issues outside of just personal preferences when it comes to pencil weight and grip.

I saw this being used by a quilter and decided to give it a try. Boy, am I glad I did. It is a solid, comfortable feel to hold in your hand. It writes beautiful (even on fabric). That's my main way of using it. I mark the back of fabric for half-square triangles and stitch and flip blocks. It works great. I think I've bought 3 of these and a couple others in different sizes. I like the way the barrels are different colors for different sizes. You close the lead after use like any other mechanical pencil but the very top of pocket clip (when pushed) will pull the thin metal tip back in as well. When ready to use again, click the top to push out the metal part and again to get the led out. If you pull on the top, you'll find an eraser. It also has a lead harness indicator that you can turn to show you what type of lead you have in the pencil. I have not had to use a refill yet so can't speak on that. It has a nice point on it. I am extremely happy with these pencils and would definitely recommend!

I never considered my seld a pencil snob (I use them until they are sharpened down, then toss em). I've used a number of .05 and .07 pencils but never liked any one especially as I have a heavy hand and always snap the lead (I wanted to like them, told myself I liked them, but was never truely pleased), until now! Holy cow do I love this pencil. It is so comfortable to grip. The perfect combo of metal knurling, and gel grip. The pencil has a nice weight (heavy enough to be steady, light enough to prevent fatigue). I try to find excuses to use it! I originally got it to mark wood for cutting, but can't even dream of using it in the shop. It has been reserved for tracing tremplates, and working up shopping lists. About the only thing I don't like is the pocket clip/ retractor clip. This sticks out WAY too far and is to tempting to play with (click click click). I have to make a concsious effort not to click this as I'm sure it is a wear issue over time. Yes this was expensive, yes it was shipped loose in the package (no directions, no package just a UPC label on it), yes the glue from the label was difficult to remove. and YES I LOVE THIS PENCIL. if it ever gets lost or stolen I will cry and order a new one right away. Oh and BONUS it was made in Japan (not China!). Yep guess I'm becoming a pencil snob now. Update 6 months later: Up still in Love. My pencil came up missing about a month ago. I was really bummed. Actually POed! Accused my wife and kids and grandkid of stealing it!! Actually thought of putting them all on trial. Well I reserved myself to living without it until after the Holidays. Yup I would just order a new one for my birthday. I was in the shop working on some Christmas gifts and my shop pencil (Alvin Draftmatic) fell to the 20 deg concrete floor and broke. "Oh the humanity" I cried- now I was without a .9mm pencil. I took it apart and epoxeid the palstic and metal back together (there by rendering dissassembaly impossible from this point forward). While wait for the epoxy to cure I decided to make one last effort to find my precious. Low and behold- one late night I was figuring out some motor/pully ratios and tucked my pentel inside my pocket engineer book and slid it between the sofa and the end table. There it was!!! Still in perfect condition! I humbly apologized to all accused. With my tail between my legs I took this writing wonder out to the shop to finish my work. It still preformed flawlessly. After the Alvin was repaired the pentel came back inside and now travels with me. No way this thing is getting out of my sight again.

L'article est conforme à la commande, bien emballé et il correspond à mes attentes. Très qualitatif et fonctionnel.

Fantástico , muy buena calidad

De pen ligt lekker in de hand, er zitten reserve stiftjes in de achterkant.

Die Rezension bezieht sich auf den Pentel Graphgear 1000 mit Minenstärke 0,3 mm Grundlegend positiv hervorzuheben ist die hohe Verarbeitungsqualität: Das massive Metallgehäuse macht einen ausgesprochen stabilen und wertigen Eindruck. Das Finish des Stiftes ist mattsilber, während der Taschenclip und Teile des Druckmechanismus glänzend gehalten sind. Die Griffzone ist mit einer sehr feinen, rautenförmigen Maserung auf dem Metall und Silikonnoppen versehen. Die Maserung wirkt nicht ausgefranst oder unpräzise gefräst - ganz im Gegenteil -, was den guten Eindruck bezüglich der allgemeinen Verarbeitungsqualität bestätigt. An der Griffzone ist zudem eine Vorrichtung angebracht, bei der durch Drehen die verwendete Minenstärke angezeigt werden kann. Teile des Innenlebens bestehen aus (massivem) Kunststoff. Sobald der Taschenclip gedrückt wird, fährt die Spitze des Bleistifts vollständig in das Gehäuse zurück, was ebenfalls einen sehr positiven Eindruck hinterlässt - hierdurch wird einerseits Verhindert, dass Kleidung durch den Graphitstaub der Mine verschmutzt werden kann (beim Transport in der Hemdtasche z. B.) und andererseits wird die Spitze des Stiftes so beim Transport sicher vor Beschädigungen geschützt. Der Federmechanismus des Taschenclips ist auf jeden Fall stark genug, um ein versehentliches Auslösen der Transportsicherung zu verhindern. Unter der Kappe des Druckmechanismus ist ein Radiergummi angebracht. Dieser ist ca. 2 cm lang, kann also bei "Verbrauch" nach oben nachgeschoben werden (zum präzisen Radieren gibt es natürlich auch Radierstifte - diese sind nicht teuer, ich habe mir gleich einen mitbestellt). Im Inneren des Stiftes ist am Ende des Radiergummis ein ca. 2 cm langer Metallstab in Minenstärke angebracht. Er dient dazu, ggf. abgebrochene Minenreste aus der Spitze des Stiftes zu entfernen, sehr nützlich. Wer mit günstigeren Druckbleistiften gearbeitet hat, kennt sicherlich das Problem, dass die Mine "zu weit" vorgeschoben wird - und gerade bei festerem Aufdrücken oder der Verwendung dünner Minen gerne abbricht. Bei diesem Stift ist das anders: Es wird genug der Mine vorgeschoben, um den Stift kontinuierlich benutzen zu können, aber nicht so viel, dass die Mine bei der Benutzung abbricht. Für die intensive Arbeit auf jeden Fall sehr angenehm (zum Vergleich: Bei einem günstigeren Druckbleistift eines namhaften Herstellers wird bei einmaliger Betätigung die Mine ca. 4x weiter vorgeschoben als beim Graphgear). Für meinen Geschmack dürfte der Stift etwas "kopflastiger" sein, die Gewichtsverteilung liegt - meiner Meinung nach - nicht weit genug vorne. Das fällt beim Gebrauch allerdings kaum auf. Im Gegensatz zu (Voll-)Kunststoffstiften ist der Graphgear 1000 (natürlich) merklich schwerer. Einziger Kritikpunkt ist der Reibwiderstand auf der Griffzone: Im Gegensatz zu gummierten Stiften (hier im Vergleich zum Rotring Tikky) muss mehr Kraft aufgewendet werden, um den Stift sicher zu führen, da er sich etwas "rutschig" anfühlt. Das ist mit Sicherheit auch Gewöhnungssache, jedoch hätten die Silikonnoppen aus diesem Grund für meinen Geschmack etwas weiter aus dem Metall der Griffzone herausstehen dürfen (sie schließen gefühlt fast bündig mit der Metalloberfläche ab). Gerade wegen der guten Verarbeitungsqualität und dem angenehmen Arbeiten (Stichwort: Vorschub der Mine) bleibt es dennoch bei der guten Bewertung.

The auto lead retract feature of this pencil was the reason I bought it in the first place. The feature works flawlessly and saves broken leads when putting it in my pocket when working on projects. The description in review is from the original ad but I ordered the 0.5 mm pencil.