Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Mechanical Drafting Pencil 0.9mm Yellow (PG1019)

A super comfortable, weighty pencil with lots of well thought out design elements. The pocket clip is sturdy and spring loaded so I doubt it'll break off and the ability to keep track of the hardness of the lead is really nice

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.

Since buying this mechanical pencil I haven't picked up a normal pencil.The mechanical pencil is easy to use, the top of the barrel where the lead is, goes back into the pencil after use to protect it. The eraser is great, and is replaceable, as is the lead. And for the price point this pencil is ten times better than any other one I've tried.I love the solid, weighty feel it has, and how if you drop it, the lead doesn't break. I love how comfortable it is to hold in my hand, even after hours of holding it. I also love the thickness of the lead and how it gives a soft, fine line when written with. I also use it for drawing outlines before I paint in watercolour or acrylics.This is such a wonderful mechanical pencil in every way and I have now bought another one from the same merchant and intend to buy more in different sizes in the future. I highly recommend this device.

Feels right weight, feels comfortable when held, and it writes and draws really very well. I am thrilled with this.Was recommended by a professional artist.......So I have NO hwsitation in thoroughly recommending it

Love the quality and sturdiness of this pencil, so much so that I now have three (different lead sizes). My go to mechanical pencil used to be the rotring 500 or 600 which I also really love but found they would break after a while and as they are much more expensive not worth the price of having to replace. The Graph Gear on the other hand is so well built that I have never had a problem with them. They have a nice weight to them and are really comfortable to hold.

I think this pencil is very well made and feels very good in the hand. It also appears to be very sturdy. However one problem is that i bought the 0.4 lead size and now find that i cannot buy replacement leads anywhere. ( i did however find some in a specialist shop but they cost more than the pen themselves!!! So not an option ) I wish this was notified at time of purchase.

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.

Pode demorar um pouco para se acostumar com o peso dela, devido ao material diferente. Acredito que é uma lapiseira que pode durar muitos anos se bem cuidada, e o grip com as bolinhas de borracha é ótimo.

I have been using mechanical pencils for over 40 years. The Graphgear 1000 is one of my favorites, along with the Pentel Sharp Kerry, and Blick Premier Mechanical pencil. At 20 grams The Graphgear 1000 weight is nice. It is easy to grip and well balanced, and the retaction of the point works well. I suggest using Pentel Ain leads, as they write smoother and are more break resistant than standard Pentel leads. I stubbornly refuse to pay over $20 for a mechanical pencil, so I have not used any of those.One warning though about mechanical pencils. Be careful with them when the point is extended. I accidentally tore a leather couch with a mechanical pencil whose point was extended. Imagine what it could do to a person.I wish Amazon in the US would sell the Blick Premier Mechanical pencil. Amazon sells it on their Japanese website.

Enthousiast geworden door de Graphgear 500, besloot ik toch maar de 1000 erbij te kopen.Wat een prettig vulpotlood! Door de dikkere greep ligt hij nog beter in de hand dan de 500.Het hogere gewicht ervaar ik als prettig.Veel andere merk potloden...

Ottima fattura, ottimi materiali con cui è realizzata.Ergonomica e precisa.Non si rompono le mine ad ogni tratto, anzi, bisogna impegnarsi perchè si rompano.La uso esclusivamente per scrivere, nello specifico per matematica.Non è una recensione da tenere in considerazione se il tuo scopo è il disegno tecnico o altro...

Compact and satisfying to hold