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You should be able to find a mechanical pencil you love for just a few dollars or less. But just like we learned testing pens, the most expensive isn’t always the best.

If you’re a heavy-handed writer or don’t want smudging, you may want to go with a lighter and harder lead mechanical pencils often use different grades than regular pencils so they can make the leads stronger so interpreting the grades is tricky.Ĭost: Mechanical pencil costs can vary dramatically. Lead can also vary in hardness, which changes the shade and the strength of the tip. Lead size and grade: Most people will like a 0.5mm or 0.7mm width pencil (the width refers to the size of the lead and the line it creates), but there are smaller and larger widths available if you prefer. And lest style be a concern, rest assured that there are plenty of attractive (and even pen-like) mechanical pencils on the market these days. Tradition dictates that pencils should be used for rough sketches, arithmetic, and any other time that you might need to erase or change the marks you’ve made.Ī high-quality mechanical pencil will almost always cost you less than a high-quality pen. So you can leave the correction fluid in the drawer. Best (and most obvious) of all, its lead is erasable.

Pentel pencils professional#

There are plenty of studies that show that handwriting engages your brain better than typing, and some would argue that the more tactile experience of graphite on paper connects you even more to your writing.Ī mechanical pencil is refillable and looks more professional than a traditional pencil. It’s convenient for travel, and is guaranteed not to stain your pocket with ink. Paper Mate – 34666PP Clearpoint (0.5mm)Ī good mechanical pencil can create smooth, consistent lines (without the need for sharpening). We tested brands known for their mechanical pencils (like Pentel) and the big two technical drawing brands, as well as some traditionally cheaper brands like Paper Mate. We know that different people are looking for different levels of quality (and “keepability”) in a mechanical pencil, so we also tested a range of price points, from around 15 cents to 25 dollars per pencil. We mostly chose pencils sized 0.5 mm to 0.7 mm, but we also tested some larger sizes for those who like range. Then, we took to Amazon to find the most popular and highly-rated pencils loved by consumers. We also consulted Wirecutter’s and Wired’s reviews of mechanical pencils. To find the best mechanical pencil, we scoured forums like r/mechanicalpencil and blogs like The Pen Addict (Brad and his friends also love pencils) and Bleistift to get an idea of the pencils the obsessives like best.

The budget pick: Paper Mate – Clearpoint.

The best overall: Pentel – Quicker Clicker.

The Uni-ball – Kuru Toga was an extremely close runner-up that features a unique rotating mechanism to keep lead consistently sharp.

We especially liked its side-click lead advance feature. This attractive higher-end mechanical pencil, which costs just a few dollars, is easy to refill and a pleasure to use. We spent weeks testing 16 of the top mechanical pencils and found that the Pentel – Quicker Clicker is the overall best mechanical pencil.