mechanical pencils?
Nov 17, 2005 at 11:14 PM Post #32 of 118
after years in middle school buyin 3 dollar mechanical pencils and those breaking or i losing them i have decided cheap, good, comfortable is the best combination.

so in 8th grade on my familys trip to sams club i bought a 32 pack of big matic grip pencils. These pencils have won me many math competitions. I dont care if i lose em or the eraser is gone. Ill just get a new one out of my set.

at sams club they go for 32 for 8 bucks or so.

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Nov 17, 2005 at 11:43 PM Post #33 of 118
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Originally Posted by ls20
402 are heftier and feel much more solid


Yep. And the rubber grip isn't checkered, so it's much more comfortable too.
 
Nov 18, 2005 at 4:06 AM Post #34 of 118
...the model # is 9705. They have the lead advance buttons on the end. Then I found some cheapies at a garage sale for ten cents a pop, and have the button on the side. What do you all prefer? Both models (the cheapies are no-name) write just fine.

Laz
 
Nov 18, 2005 at 5:15 AM Post #36 of 118
Pentel Quicker Clicker 0.5mm, and a Magic Rub for eraser.

Been using them for several years now, and have only had to replace one from actually breaking (I've managed to lose a few
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). The shape is really nice for writing a lot with.
 
Nov 18, 2005 at 5:27 AM Post #37 of 118
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Originally Posted by Echo_
after years in middle school buyin 3 dollar mechanical pencils and those breaking or i losing them i have decided cheap, good, comfortable is the best combination.

so in 8th grade on my familys trip to sams club i bought a 32 pack of big matic grip pencils. These pencils have won me many math competitions. I dont care if i lose em or the eraser is gone. Ill just get a new one out of my set.

at sams club they go for 32 for 8 bucks or so.

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Yeah thats what I once used. They felt like I could just split them in half while in my hand though. I stoped using pencils/mechanical pencils since I got addicted to writing in pen...even in math.
 
Nov 18, 2005 at 5:31 PM Post #38 of 118
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Originally Posted by roastpuff
gshan, that's why I'm using the Zebra's
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. They get too expensive, and as you said, break easily. The Zebra's are fully aluminium body, and it's got a sleeve for the lead. If I'm using good lead, it rarely breaks. So far, so good with these pencils. And with they way other people praise Zebra's, I'm sticking with them.


I own the f402 pens, got two for $10, so I guess the M402 is for me. Thanks for the great thread.
 
Nov 18, 2005 at 6:05 PM Post #39 of 118
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Originally Posted by warubozu
When I used to do manual drafting of architectural and engineering plans, my mechanical pencil of choice would be the Koh-I-Noor Rapidomatic fine line pencils available in lead sizes 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 0.9 mm:

http://www.leadholder.com/images/lea...oh-i-noor.html

The Rapidomatic is very similar to the Alvin Draft/Matic lead holder that Snake had posted ealier. The Rapidomatic is a bit on the heavy side but it felt very balanced in my hand and build quality is first class. Lines drawn with the Rapidomatic were very sharp and clear.


Yeah, the difference between the Rapidomatics and the Draft/Matic seems to be only barrel shape & materials. I liked the Draft/Matic for it's small diameter but rubberized barrel, while the Rapidomatic is a hard plastic and hexagonal. Personal choice, I guess - they both seem to be made about the same (excellent, that is).
 
Nov 19, 2005 at 12:47 AM Post #41 of 118
Ditto on the TWIST ERASE by Pentel. Awesome to have an INCH of quality eraser at your fingertips..one of the best reasons to use pencils...I hate Liquid Paper!
Also, I HIGHLY suggest that everyone that has issues with breaking leads, only purchase 2B soft leads. Regular leads are 2H and some have HB. 2B's are the softest, so they make nice dark lines with less pressure. I find them a lot less brittle that the standard leads. The bigger OfficeMax, OfficeDepots have the choice of harnesses as refills though it's easier for me to order ONLINE. 2B is the darkest/softest

[size=xx-small]EDIT: ok, now that I read ALL the posts I see that the 2B issue was already mentioned. Sorry for the repeat![/size]
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Originally Posted by Snake
Alvin Draft/Matic



To get nice balance of lead functionality and (great!) eraser the other pencil I've really liked is the Pentel Twist Erase



A very good mechanical pencil, with excellent grip shape, integrated with a long mechanical twist eraser. This is probably the perfect combo of useability. About $4.


 
Nov 19, 2005 at 1:10 AM Post #43 of 118
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Originally Posted by Vertigo-1
My favorite by far is the Yafa Executive Pencil. Unique looking, unique lead advancing system, complete tip retraction, built extremely well, and very comfortable and balanced.


Looks like a mini-lightsaber.
 
Nov 19, 2005 at 8:37 PM Post #45 of 118
I like the Pilot G2 07 Pencils, otherwise I use the cheap-o Bic-Matic Grips.
 
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