Rite in the RainWeatherproof Mechanical Pencil, Black Barrel, 1.3mm Dark Lead, 12 lead refills (No. BK15)

Purchased this mechanical pencil because 0.5mm and 0.7mm leads of other pencils I own can't take the abuse of marking laminate and other materials hard enough to make the cutting line easy to view. So far I am quite pleased with its functionality and fit for the purpose. I am not breaking leads, and the lead advance/retract feature works as it should. The triangular barrel shape keeps it on the workbench when other pencils blow off in the wind from miter saws. Quite satisfied and am contemplating getting a second to have around for desk use.

Nice pencil you can throw in a bag and not worry about breaking. Bright orange allows to you find it quickly.

So I have big fat hands that have both had carpal tunnel surgery a year ago. My dexterity is fine but skinny little pencils don't do it for me. I use three mechanical pencils:1. An Uni Kuru Toga, for fine work. The best part of this pencil is that it's metal and somewhat heavy with a great eraser.2. A Pica-Dry Longlife, which I use for carpentry, the little holster is sweet.3. This Rite-in-the-Rain 1.3, which I use for everything else.I really really like this pencil, it's generally comfortable , lays down a nice line on about anything (I use it for marking eggs for incubation a lot), and has a nice clip that rides well in a pocket. Replacement leads and erasers are cheap.My dislikes, which I think are unique to me:I wish it had a bigger barrel and was heavier. It doesn't feel flimsy exactly but it's not super ergonomic for big hands. The erasers do a great job erasing but they aren't tight enough in the cup that holds them, I've repeatedly had the pencil in my pocket with the clip and had the eraser come out of the cup. I don't like putting sharp things in chest pockets because I work a lot in the mud, but when I have to I use the Pica-Dry because of the holster.All in all this is a great pickup. It lets me help my kids with homework and write whatever needs written.

Quality item, comes with lead in the pencil and with extra lead. Also comes with eraser.

This pencil is great. I usually like .7 but with the triangular grip you can rotate it as you write and sharpen it as you go. The clip is mighty. The eraser is nice and big.

Great little pencil. Comes with refills and it completes the set if you already have the pen. Functions like it should and it writes legibly. Comfortable in your fingers.

Study construction, and feels great in your hand. This is not the type of stationery you have to take care of. I use it everyday.

Had to take a math course and was tired of my hand cramping from the usual mechanical pencils. It is larger to be certain but not huge. I would say 50% larger circumference than a standard mechanical.The larger lead also seems to have helped with my god awful handwriting as well. I was actually able to read my equations and notes for the class! The eraser is exceptional as well and will leave little to no lead on the paper (I have almost used the whole thing with the class...).The lead also works incredibly well on smooth lumber. Would recommend for anyone who has hand cramps with smaller pencils.