Mechanical Pencil

[dapv]

This is what's great about FPN; I didn't know these existed. A lead holder that advances lead by clicking ... excellent. So many great pencils, so little money. These in particular are inexpensive and come in great colors; will need to get enough to hand out to the kids and their friends.

speaking of lead holders, my fav is the Ohto Comforcil. it advances the lead by clicking and not just dropping it.

 

here's a pic from jetpens:

http://static1.jetpens.com/images/a/000/024/24205.jpg

http://www.jetpens.c...ge-Body/pd/6961

for less than $4 american, can't beat it!

 

the cap has a perfect point sharpener.

[ticoun]

speaking of lead holders, my fav is the Ohto Comforcil. it advances the lead by clicking and not just dropping it.

 

here's a pic from jetpens:

http://static1.jetpens.com/images/a/000/024/24205.jpg

http://www.jetpens.com/Ohto-Comfort-Sharp-Lead-Holder-2-mm-Orange-Body/pd/6961

for less than $4 american, can't beat it!

 

the cap has a perfect point sharpener.

you should have posted this earlier, i have a huge stash of Staedtler drawing lead and i placed an order on jetpens yesterday!

[lovemy51]

speaking of lead holders, my fav is the Ohto Comforcil. it advances the lead by clicking and not just dropping it.

 

here's a pic from jetpens:

http://static1.jetpens.com/images/a/000/024/24205.jpg

http://www.jetpens.com/Ohto-Comfort-Sharp-Lead-Holder-2-mm-Orange-Body/pd/6961

for less than $4 american, can't beat it!

 

the cap has a perfect point sharpener.

you should have posted this earlier, i have a huge stash of Staedtler drawing lead and i placed an order on jetpens yesterday!

well, this is a "fountain pen" forum and i didn't think u good people would be interested...

[alexalex]

Does not the clip of S20 come off easily?

I haven't tried to slip it off the pen. It rotates around - however with certain amount of force applied. I think is should keep firmly to the pen.

[P.A.R.]

If you like thicker grips, these Pentel Flexfit's are a good buy. Very inexpensive, the tip is retractable, the clip is sturdy and springy, and the grip is very comfortable. They're not superb pencils, but there's nothing really wrong with them if one uses good qquality lead and they're comfortable for extended periods from what I remember (I only use pencils for scantron quizzes now.)

Edited January 28, 2012 by P.A.R.

[Soundsider]

I have the Pentel Kerry, and I simply love it. The cap puts it over the edge against all my other pencils. I also have the 0.5 version since I like to have the fine fine lines. Nothing but compliments.

I totally agree. The clean design, knurled grip, and especially the clever cap design put the Sharp Kerry over the top as a shirt pocket pen and daily driver. Uncapping and posting just feels natural for a regular fountain pen user. The design calls for writing in posted position and it becomes totally transparent that it is a capped instrument. Unlike sliding sleeve designs you don't have to open the lead chuck and poke things back into the barrel before pocketing. (Also no chance of accidental tattoos.)

 

/Soundsider

[ticoun]

Does anyone remember ever having a MP that advanced the lead as you were writing? I could have sworn once upon a time having a Cross MP that advanced the lead as I was writing. Unfortunately, it up and walked away. Was I dreaming, or are there pencils that advance the lead as one is writing? Thanks.

Just found one, and it's pretty cheap! http://autopointinc.com/autopencil.html

[WriterProspect]

Parker Latitude

Parker Inflection

Diplomat Moderns Soft Touch

Waterford Marquis Metro

Waterman Expert

Rotring 600 (narrow grip though like a pencil).