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8.5.2016

I have bought several 0.5mm pencils. Overall, it is a very good drafting mechanical pencil and I would highly recommend it. I have personally used it for writing notes, sketching and drawing for about a year, so far. Some pencils were gifts to friends and their feedback is very positive.Package and contents:1x Pentel Graphgear 1000 drafting pencil - 0.5 mm with 3x pencil leads inside: one is fitted into the tip's chuck and two spare leads are stored in the inner tube-container; you have to remove the cap and the eraser to access the latter.Pros:(+) The retractable tip is one of the main advantages of this pencil. When you do not use the pencil, you can press the clip and the tip will retract completely in the body,leaving the bottom end of the pencil dull and safe. While retracted, the tip can not punch a hole in your pocket or become damaged. Accordingly, while the pencil is in working (extended) mode, the tip is firmly locked into place, there is no wobbling or unwanted sliding back to the body, so you get perfect writing or drawing experience.(+) Suitable as a small gift, of token value, for business. Some companies have strict ethics' policies, and their employees may not accept gifts with a value above certain limit, which can be as low as EUR10, for example. This pencil, when imported from Japan, is reasonably priced, so you can often get it for less than EUR10. (My thanks to Japanese sellers with free delivery to Ireland.)(+) Overall excellent build quality and metal body. You could have a look at the disassembled pencil in the attached pictures, and perhaps judge for yourself.(+) It has excellent gripping area, which is a combination of nicely machined metal and soft rubbery-feeling pads.(+) Long and heavy body. It feels heavier than a comparable size plastic-bodied mechanical pencil. I personally find this Graphgear 1000 very comfortable and of great balance, but please, keep in mind that for some hands it could be too big or too heavy. (If you have small children, for example, it might be better waiting them to grow up a bit, first, before you give them this pencil.)(+) I also like the shape of the cap. See why in the tip below.Cons:(-) The delivery from Japan may take very long time - 2 to 4 weeks, but that is somewhat expected trade off with the overall low price, including zero or very low delivery fee. (Well done, Japan Post!)Tip:With two or more pencils of same appearance laying around, I wanted to distinguish them at a glance, without necessarily looking for the integrated hardness indicator. So I have colour-coded a pencil with a small plastic ring fitted onto its cap: you can see a cap with a narrow red stripe on the pictures. In my case, I have cut off that coloured ring from a red plastic, drinking straw, but you could possibly try with a small coloured rubber band. Just pay attention, please, whatever you choose, it has to take less than 2 millimetres of cap length. Anything bigger will obstruct the cap movement and the normal operation of the pencil.Notes:You might also consider some Pentel refill leads for this pencil, like
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29.2.2016

In short: Fulfils all criteria to guarantee an excellent product experience.Looks: I have lost track of how many years I have had mine (best part of a decade now). They still look the business and are often asked about by my clients whilst I am using them. One was even stolen, so I suppose that makes them quite desirable.Construction: The retractable tip is just perfect. It has a slight springiness to it that not only cushions the writing/drawing experience, but also helps avoid lead breakages, although the modern hi-poly' refills are pretty good in their own right. Made principally of plastic and aluminium, it is light yet very robust. The combination of a knurled section and rubber grip is perfect - no readjustment or sweaty finger problems.There are no fancy gears that turn the lead around (as advertised by other products) neither have I ever thought to myself that I need one of those - one less unnecessary mechanism that can go wrong = minimalism = long-lasting = happy owner.Use: Always works well, very easy to carry around (very light). Solid enough construction to withstand severe punishment - mine has been submerged in water for ~3 days (flood while I was away) & dropped from a height of over 10m (~30ft) - accidentally dropped in the space between staircase - which obliterated the lead refills inside but the pen works just fine. If it was the cheaper plastics varieties of mechanical pencils then they would not have survived. I'm also sure that some of the more expensive varieties will not be able to boast this. Even if it did stop working, replacing them is not going to be too painful. As testament to how well these have worked, I now have 3 varieties of these that take different refill sizes, as well as a spare 0.5mm as my all-rounder when I have to jot down or explain anything on the go. The oldest one is pushing a decade in age and looks/works like new. [For the astute fans out there: yes, they did make minor changes in their construction over the years, but not to any detriment]Conclusion: I have never been let down, only pleasantly surprised. I would highly recommend this over any other product I have tried (including comparisons against other brands that are >4x more expensive). A fantastic product that offers excellent value and many years of great service. This product has never disappointed me and I'm certain that most will agree once they have had the pleasure of using it.
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20.2.2016

In short: Fulfils all criteria to guarantee an excellent product experience.Looks: I have lost track of how many years I have had mine (best part of a decade now). They still look the business and are often asked about by my clients whilst I am using them. One was even stolen, so I suppose that makes them quite desirable.Construction: The retractable tip is just perfect. It has a slight springiness to it that not only cushions the writing/drawing experience, but also helps avoid lead breakages, although the modern hi-poly' refills are pretty good in their own right. Made principally of plastic and aluminium, it is light yet very robust. The combination of a knurled section and rubber grip is perfect - no readjustment or sweaty finger problems.There are no fancy gears that turn the lead around (as advertised by other products) neither have I ever thought to myself that I need one of those - one less unnecessary mechanism that can go wrong = minimalism = long-lasting = happy owner.Use: Always works well, very easy to carry around (very light). Solid enough construction to withstand severe punishment - mine has been submerged in water for ~3 days (flood while I was away) & dropped from a height of over 10m (~30ft) - accidentally dropped in the space between staircase - which obliterated the lead refills inside but the pen works just fine. If it was the cheaper plastics varieties of mechanical pencils then they would not have survived. I'm also sure that some of the more expensive varieties will not be able to boast this. Even if it did stop working, replacing them is not going to be too painful. As testament to how well these have worked, I now have 3 varieties of these that take different refill sizes, as well as a spare 0.5mm as my all-rounder when I have to jot down or explain anything on the go. The oldest one is pushing a decade in age and looks/works like new. [For the astute fans out there: yes, they did make minor changes in their construction over the years, but not to any detriment]Conclusion: I have never been let down, only pleasantly surprised. I would highly recommend this over any other product I have tried (including comparisons against other brands that are >4x more expensive). A fantastic product that offers excellent value and many years of great service. This product has never disappointed me and I'm certain that most will agree once they have had the pleasure of using it.
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16.12.2014

It's incredibly hard to find good mechanical pencils these days. The market seems to be dominated by cheap ones that break quickly and need immediate replacing or expensive ones that look pretty but aren't designed for convenient use. This one is different. It has a metallic covering which prevents it from being damaged and gives it the appearance of much more fancy pencils yet is as functional as cheaper ones.The main advantage of this pencil is that it will not tear a hole in your pocket like most others do. The point retracts into the bottom when you close it making the end blunt and dull. When extended the tip is locked in place by the clip, which here goes down lower when the button is depressed.This allows it to retract without suffering from the problem of other retractable pencils where they are easily pushed back leaving nothing to protect the lead from breaking. It's really the best of both worlds. The only problem with this is that when the tip is retracted the clip sticks out quite a lot which can over time cause it to get bent out of position.The rest of the pencil is fairly standard. The eraser is small and gets used up quickly so you probably want to use a separate eraser whenever possible. The grip is unusual in that it is mainly metal with only thin rubber bits sticking through to provide a grip. This is almost as good as a fully rubber grip and is quite a bit more durable. The body of the pencil is light and thin. It can take a significant amount of damage but it's really best not to push it. The only reason I replaced this pencil (with another of the same make) is because I lost it. It lasted almost two years without substantial damage, which is a rarity for my pencils.I don't know if all copies of this pencil are shipped from Japan but both of mine certainly have been. Delivery takes about 3-4 weeks but is cheap and affordable. If you need a new pencil immediately this probably isn't the product for you, but if you want a mechanical pencil that will last without breaking itself or your pockets then this is the one for you.
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16.3.2016

Currently studying engineering at university so having a solid pencil is essential since I probably interact with it more than my phone during university (or at least I try to). Never thought I would get so emotionally invested in stationary that I would write a review but this here pencil is worth writing about. Having tried the kuru toga premium edition beforehand I can safely say that without a doubt the pentel is the better pencil.Build Quality:Pentel - Full metal construction, weighty enough to feel good quality, one of the most satisfying clicks.Kuru - Half metal construction, lighter weight, does not feel as solid in hand.Features:Pentel - Lead indicator, retractable nib,bigger rubber (also easier to find replacements for rubber), jelly inserts in grip feel blissfullKuru - Rotating nib to ensure an 'even' distribution of line width, removable pocket clip.Conclusion:The rotating nib on the kuru does not keep the lines even, if anything it makes it worse because it will automatically rotate to the flattest side of the lead leaving you with much thicker lines than you should be getting. Found myself having to break the lead off to get thinner lines again. Would go as far to say this feature is a complete gimmick.Features such as the retractable nib on the pentel on the other hand are not gimmicky at all, as it helps to protect the lead, and your pockets/legs/friends. In addition the heavily weighted spring resisting deploying the nib, accompanied by the sharp retraction of the nib on the opening of the clip, combine to create the most heaven-like clicks.Don't get me wrong the kuru toga premium is an excellent pencil and I believed it was one of the best despite my bashing in this review, however it pales in comparison to the well thought out, expertly engineered masterpiece that is the mighty Pentel Graphgear 1000.
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8.8.2017

Perfect pencil! I use it every day, taking notes for hours together and the grip on this pencil remains super comfy. I've used it everyday for nearly 2 years and it was still going strong until I misplaced it last week :( I got home form uni and placed an order for a new one that very day! Many, many reviews have already highlighted the positives of this pencil so I'm going to just share a few tips about fixing some of the things that people didn't like about it:1. GRIP- the rubber nubs tend to depress and get squished down if you grip the pencil too hard and you end up rubbing your skin raw on the metal, I fixed this by simply wrapping clear tape around the coloured plastic barrel,this fills up the gap between the rotating metal barrel and the inner plastic barrel, stopping the rubber nubs from flexing. This fix made a world of difference.2. TIP - some have complained that the tip wobbles noticeably, but this is inevitable in a retracting tip. However, if you're willing to trade the retracting tip for a super rigid one then it can be fixed, again, by wrapping a tiny little piece of tape around the base of the lead sleeve.3. JAMS - The pencil CANNOT hold more than 8 leads at a time, 1 in the sleeve and 7 in the barrel. Do NOT try to fit any more in there because the only way you can fix the jam is by poking, prodding, slowly and painfully, and pulverizing all the lead to fine powder to empty it out
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14.12.2019

This is a fine mechanical pencil and the best I’ve used. The nib retraction is very good, a press of the pocket clip and the nib fires back into the pen body. The knurled and rubberised grip is very comfortable and the pencil has a good balanced weight to it. The pen outer is all metal, but some of the internals are plastic.A colleague of mine has the rotring 800 which is nice and seems all metal, but the nib is more loose than I would like, while the nib in the pentel has minimal play.I bought a 0.3mm and 0.7mm of this pen in approx 2008, both are still working as new. I bought another 0.7mm in 2019 so that I had a spare, in this time the pen clip has changed from a spring to a hinge.The hinge works the same but requires a little more press force to retract the nib, but Increases it’s functionally as a pocket clip. Also in the time, the metal shaft that houses the spare leads has been swapped for plastic, I guess this is to reduce costs, while it doesn’t seem to have any adverse effect on function or performance it’s a little disappointing it see, but for £7 it isn’t surprising. If pentel offered an all metal graphgear that replaced the plastic internals with metal, it’s likely buy it.For £7 this is a fantastic mechanical pencil and is the benchmark.
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19.1.2020

When I want to ensure accuracy in my wood shop I have used retractable pencils for years. The ones I used until recently were the cheap ones with 0.5 mm lead. I have to use HB or B lead to ensure my marks are dark enough. However, the lead is soft and breaks easily, especially when marking open-grained wood like oak. One solution - use a pencil with 0.7mm or 0.9 mm. lead when marking on wood. Even the soft leads are far more break-resistant than the 0.5 leads when marking on anything other than paper.My shop pencils are subjected to considerable abuse. Drop them once on the tip and game over for the cheap mechanical pencils. The lead holding tube on these pencils retract. Drop them. No harm done.(Don't forget to retract them by simply pressing on top of the clip after use.) When you press the top cap, the lead is always exposed at just the right length. These pencils a a joy to use in my shop.I now have three of these Pentel Graph Gear 1000 mechanical pencils in my shop. I use the 0.5 for making my drawings and writing materials lists. I use the 0.7 on closed grain wood and my 0.9 when marking on oak. They are color-coded making them easily distinguishable. What versatility!If you are a wood worker, you want these pencils.
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23.7.2020

This review asks me to rate the sheerness, but as I appear to have bought a conventional ie not sheer pencil I will tiptoe away and pretend I didn't see that part...This mechanical pencil arrived in basic packaging, a plastic bag inside the usual amazon branded cardboard packet, and in perfect condition.This is the second similar pencil that I own. Despite having sketched, painted etc for decades I only recently invested in mechanical pencils, out of either boredom, nosiness or whataboutery. I am very glad that I did.This is a slim pencil in silver tone. I have damaged hands so I do find a slim pencil a bit painful to hold for long.However, I really like using it. I find the lines it gives are more precise,and I seem to sketch with much less faffing about, if that makes sense? I get on and draw, without constant rubbing out and redrawing.It's easy to reload, looks and feels well made, and I am a convert. I don't think anything will ever replace a good quality pencil hand cut to a long fine point with a knife, but i will definitely be using this pencil a lot.Definitely recommend.I hope you find this review helpful, thanks for reading.
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5.4.2018

I have now got six of these and i regard them as the best mechanical pencils on the marketPreviously, I wrote that the lead grade indicator was near illegible and therefore pretty useless, and someone kindly 'corrected' me on this issue.I stand by what I originally sad, but this is the only weak point on the product.I have resorted to thin bands of insulating tape to help me grab the right pencil without having to use a magnifying glass and spotlight, and this is working out pretty well.Balance is good, chunky enough not to get cramped fingers and the retractable point gear helps prevent breakage in transitPrice of these has dropped considerably - the first couple I bought cost about fifteen quid apiece,ouch.I have others of course, including Staedtlers and a Misubishi still going strong after over forty five years, but the Graphgear is my go-to mechanical for everyday drawing, nothing comAres with a traditional wooden pencil for rendering, of course, but until reaching that stage, and just doing line work, these are superb.I only wish one could still obtain sepia leads for these. Not seen any for years.
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24.1.2016

I bought this pencil as the leads kept breaking all the time (about 1cm pieces breaking of the tip repeatedly, which creates a massive waste) in Faber Castell's TK-Fine 9715 as well as two other pencils I own (Idena, 0.5 and 0.7mm). I chose this product because of it's excellent reviews and must say I can only agree. The tip where the leads come out is much more precise than in my other pencils so the lead doesn't have freedom to move around and as a result no tension builds up and they doesn't snap all the time. In fact, not a single lead has broken yet. I am also convinced by the design, especially the way how one can draw in in the tip with a mechanism separate from the lead dispensing mechanism.In short, the best pencil I had so far, and not too expensive.I hope I can use this products for many years to come, which is kind of the expectation I have at a quality pencil.Delivery was earlier than expected but since it came from Japan still took a while.
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20.7.2016

Really good mechanical pencil and one of the best ones i've had! I find that the mechanism for drawing back the tip where the lead comes out is extremely handy so now i don't have to worry about being poked in the pocket or even getting holes in the fabric lining of my bag.The barrel itself is quite heavy though, which is expected from the aluminium material used for the body. Although in comparison to the Kuru Toga, the body of this Pentel Graphgear feels much better in the hand and a lot sturdier. So gives more control when you use the pencil.Only disappointment i'd say is that the pencil came in a small plastic bag rather than an actual manufacturer's packaging as I expected considering it's imported.But hey ho, still got the job done.If they managed to combine the rolling lead mechanism or 'self-sharpening' as they call it, along with the features of the graph gear, it would be an amazing fusion of innovation and mechanical pencils!
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14.1.2021

As far as I am concerned this is the best mechanical pencil you can get. I already own one with a 0.5 mm lead which has given sterling service so was delighted to find the 0.9mm at a good price. ( I am somewhat clumsy so anything I use a lot has to survive being dropped, getting dirty and lots of sack the juggler moments.) Like the other, this one is a pleasure to use. The pads on the grip make it comfortable to use for long periods, unlike some with metal grips that tend to make my fingers sore. The way the clip easily retracts the collar and lead means I preserve the leads and save time and money. The colour coding on the barrel makes it easy to recognise different sizes.It is perfectly balanced and the design and construction is of excellent quality.in my previous review I referred to this as the Rolls Royce of mechanical pencils and stand by this opinion. Anyone who constantly uses a mechanical pencil will find this a pleasure to use.
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17.2.2015

This pen is around the same price as the Uni-Ball Kuru Toga 0.5mm and in my opinion is the better pencil.I bought the Uni first but thought since this was only £6.50 (at the time of writing) it was worth buying to do a little comparison.Advantages over Uni:- Full metal construction vs. metal and plastic- Heavier weight and overall better feeling of quality- I prefer the grip with the small rubber nodules- Pencil tip retracts into pencil while not in use (big feature the Uni does not have)- Lead hardness indicatorDisadvantages over Uni:- Heavier- Clip cannot be removed (part of mechanism)Both pencils have replaceable erasers and are decent pencils (don't get me wrong)but I most definitely prefer the Pentel 1000 over the Uni.Shipping from Japan does not seem to be an issue, the seller was very fast and item arrived fine.
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13.6.2015

I bought this somewhat absent-mindedly, being a sucker for stationery, but have found that this is one highly impressive drafting pencil. The build quality is impressive, exceeding my expectations, and holds out the promise of a long and cherished life for this pencil. The weight in the hand and grip are both excellent, and the propelling action for the lead is positive. The covering cap extends a long way into the case of the pencil, making its loss improbable. I like the way that the protective lead sleeve covering retracts back into the body of the pencil when the clip is pressed, making the end of the pencil less likely to damage pocket linings. Functionality is matched with aesthetic appeal in this item,which makes it a winner in my eyes. This is a pencil that I enjoy using.
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