Of all of the mechanical pencils I have used, these are simply the best. They maintain the "lead grip" well, so that the point does not slide back into the pencil with repeated use, and the eraser is firm and effective, and lasts as long as the pencil lead.
I've found that working with these disposable pencils is a much better option than using a single permanent mechanical pencil with refills. Don't bother refilling these pencils- the eraser only lasts as long as a single set of lead points.
The lead that comes in the pencil is strong and firm, and is actually quite a bit longer than the graphite in refill packs.
One warning: Do not purchase a similar Bic pencil type that has a grey barrel- while the superficial structure of the pencil is similar, the quality of the plastic is lower, and so I've had problems with the lead slipping back into the pencil when I press down on the tip. Stick with the black barrels only. BIC Mechanical Pencil, Medium Point (0.7 mm), 10 Pencils
I'm not really sure what all to say about these. They are good, functional mechinical pencils. Each has a good eraser, with spare refills stored underneath. And available at a good price.
If you need mechnical pencils, this is the product you're looking for.
I bought a bunch of these last semester, thinking mechanical pencils would be the way to go for college. These are HORRIBLE though. The erasers are waxy for one, which is annoying, but the lead in the pencil breaks just about everytime I try and write with it. I am not pushing out a lot of lead either, just enough to be able to hold the pencil like a normal pencil and write with it. SO frustrating while I am trying to take notes from a teacher who talks fast. I would NOT reccomend these to anyone who wants something useful and convenient. Buy a portable pencil sharpener, you'll be better off with real pencils.
Have used these plastic mechanical pencils for over two years, and have found them to be both functional and reliable. Several benefits of a mechanical pencil are: no change in overall length when fresh lead ( graphite ) is needed; no sharpener is necessary; the point is renewed with a simple click; and there is no change in line thickness as one wears down the point, with each word and letter being uniform in breadth and density thoughout the sentence and paragraph. For drafting and math, they are invaluble, two arts in which no pen can compete.
With respect to the pencil's eraser, it is seldom used, as a large trapezoidal desk eraser ( the type used in grammar school when we were kids ) takes its place and does probably a better job. Indeed, I found myself reloading these pencils with-out using the eraser on the top at all.
Finally, for their price and function, they can not be beat. If someone takes one or if it is lost, no big deal. Just take another out of the pack and continue on with what you were doing, with no loss or change in quality and density of letter.
Overall, these rate a '10' or 5 stars.
Honestly, why would anyone want to own or even use a pencil in these modern times? Everything is done digitally. Kids take notes in school on their laptops, not in their spiral notebooks (also outdated technology) and what with the vicious texting circles you hear about in the news these days kids don't even need pencils to write mean notes about their classmates, draw pictures of their teachers or send out those "Do you have a crush on Jeff Sterling?" notes. It's all done digitally now.
Maybe a crossword fan would use this but if you can't do it in pen you aren't that smart anyway and maybe should stick to the Sponge Bob* activity book, which utilizes crayons.
They're bad for the environment anyhow. All that lead?! Maybe in China that's acceptable but here in the US we have standards! Plus when I was a kid our number one fear was of getting lead poisoning from chewing on pencils. "Don't chew on that pencil you cretin" our parents would shout," or you'll end up in the hospital with lead poisoning just like the Johnson boy. AND HE NEVER CAME BACK!!!" Our second greatest fear, of course, was getting kidnapped and made into burgers by the Ronald McDonald, which is why our mom never let us go to McDonald's. The Trix Rabbit looked pretty shady and that Coco Puffs bird was pretty unstable looking too.
SO in closing don't buy pencils. They are bad for the environment, encourage kidnapping and could send you to the hospital with the Johnson boy, AND HE NEVER CAME BACK!!!! - Mechanical Pencil - Pencil - Bic - Bic Mechanical Pencils'
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