Saturday, November 16, 2013

An Excellent Mechanical Pencil

This blog has little to do with product endorsement, but there is a very competent and well-thought-out mechanical pencil out there at a reasonable price. I use it every day. It’s easy to advance the lead, easy to replace spare lead into the barrel, it has balance and a soft touch, the eraser lasts and can be maneuvered precisely, and it is reliable.

The Pentel Side FXZ 0.5 PD 255 is the best mechanical pencil I’ve ever owned. I hate to have to use a wooden pencil when I have this around.  The release button to advance lead is part of the barrel, so lead is seldom advanced accidentally.  Every detail of this pencil seems to be well-engineered and intelligently throught through.

 
Description

Convenient side advance button quickly propels lead with the touch of a finger. Large barrel with no-slip, latex-free grip works to comfort fingers & protect against writing fatigue. Extra-long twist-up eraser. Guaranteed to scan on standardized tests with HB lead. Mechanism: Mechanical; Pencil Type: Automatic; Lead Color(s): Dark Gray.

Product Details
  ManufacturerPentel
Item NumberPENPD255A
Mfg Part NumberPD255A
List Price$2.99
UnitEA
UPS ShippableYes
RecyclableNo
UPC072512188439
UNSPSC0044121705
Country of OriginJP
Shipping Weight0.03 lbs

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