I’m pretty sure that all of us who like mechanical pencils have our own favourite lead sizes, grades, and brands, but I’ve always been curious about what lead sizes people in the real world actually use. Twelve years ago, I started asking retailers, distributors, and manufacturers in the industry for help in answering the question. Some people didn’t want to say anything, but a few were happy to give answers that were very specific. On one hand, the information wasn’t very private, but they didn’t want it shouted from the rooftops either. But it’s been more than ten years, so I don’t think they’ll mind this post. So, here is a small piece of real-world lead information.
The Mega Deals
Mechanical Pencil Xtra-Sparkle 15 Pencils Medium Point Mechanical Pencils, 1 Pencil Eraser and Lead Refills Included Variety Pack Mechanical Pencil 0.7 for Writing, Drawing, Sketching
Paper Mate
Paper Mate Clearpoint Mechanical Pencils, 0.7 mm Lead, Black Barrel, Refillable, 4 Pack
BIC
Fine Point (0.5mm), 24-Count Pack, BIC Xtra-Precision Mechanical Pencils with Erasers, Mechanical Drafting Pencil Set
Paper Mate
Paper Mate® Profile Mech® Mechanical Pencil Set, 0.7mm #2 Pencil Lead, Great for Home, School, and Office Use, Assorted Barrel Colors
WSD
WSD Mechanical Pencils, Magnetic Control Pencils, CNC Machined, Universal 2.0mm Pencil Refill, Black
Nicpro
Nicpro 6 PCS Pastel Mechanical Pencil 0.5 & 0.7 mm for School, with 12 tubes HB Lead Refills, 3 Erasers, 9 Eraser Refills For Student Writing, Drawing, Sketching, Blue, Pink, and Violet Colors- with Case
Amazon Basics
- Always sharp: all you have to do is press down on the eraser at the top of the pencil to advance a set amount of lead.
- lead is a strong, smudge-proof lead that makes clean marks, erases completely, and makes writing and drawing easy.
- Medium point (0.7 mm): Medium-point lead makes lines that stand out and is good for most tasks.
- Versatile: easy to use at home, in the office, and at school; great for standardised tests
- Long-lasting: one mechanical pencil can last as long as two and a half wooden pencils.
Hokang
- Drive technology that revolves Mechanical pen
- For 0.3mm/0.5mm/0.7mm/0.9mm lead
- With its close design and rubber grip, the spiral pen is easier to hold.
- Having a core lead indicator
- The pen holder is useful and easy to carry.
The Mega Deals
- This pencil value pack comes with 15 mechanical pencils with coloured barrels and 0.7mm leads. It also comes with a pack of extra leads and a big eraser, making it a great deal.
- Pencils in bulk come with 30 extra lead refills in an easy-to-use dispenser. This is enough to keep your Bic mechanical pencil going for a long time. We also added a large eraser to the lead pencils as a bonus.
- Mechanical pencils 0.7-millimeter Bic pencils have smooth writing and a steady flow of ink. Led pencils don’t smudge and are easy to erase.
- Mechanical pencils in bulk are 0.7mm Bic mechanical pencils with sparkly, fun barrels that are great for students, the office, the home, and school.
- 0.7 mechanical pencils are the best mechanical pencils for drawing, drafting, writing, and sketching because the lead doesn’t need to be sharpened. Artists, professionals, teachers, and students all use them, and they are the best mechanical pencils for drawing, drafting, writing, and sketching.
Paper Mate
- Always make lines that are clear and exact.
- You can load lead without losing your grip if you use the side lead advance.
- Soft grip Design adds ease and comfort
- The large twist-up eraser makes it easy to erase.
- Ideal for Designers, drafters and artists
BIC
- One pack of 24 BIC Xtra-Precision Mechanical Pencils with Erasers
- With a simple click, you can move the reliable 0.5mm lead forward for sharp, precise writing.
- High-quality lead that erases cleanly, doesn’t leave smudges, and keeps your hands clean.
- A good choice for standard tests and other writing tasks that require neat handwriting.
- They are great for sketching and can also be used as drafting pencils.
Paper Mate
- Black barreled mechanical pencils that look and feel like professional Paper Mate Profile pens.
- Comfortable grip for writing while doing any task
- Standardized tests are perfect for 0.7mm HB #2 pencil leads.
- Includes 12 mechanical pencils and can be used for Box Tops for Education.
Pentel
- A protective tip design keeps the lead from breaking.
- The extra-soft latex-free grip makes writing less tiring.
- The twist-up eraser is bigger than usual and lasts longer, so it can fix mistakes more than once.
- Pentel Super Hi-Polymer HB lead is already inside. It never needs to be sharpened, is very strong, and makes a clear, dark line.
- The barrels on the packages will be either black, blue, or violet. The colour is chosen at random, and the customer can’t choose it at this time.
Uni
- Mechanical Pen with Lead Rotating Technology, Koru Toga
- Japan is where it comes from.
- Weight of package: 1 lb. Quantity of package: 1
WSD
- How Big Is a Mechanical Pencil? Size：9.0mm,length:147.5mm,weight:17.2g
- The most common size on the market is 2.0 mm. black and other coloured pencil refills pencil refills
- Magnetic control: The magnetic ring lets you adjust the length by moving the ring.
- Aviation Aluminum is soft to the touch,
- Simplified and stylish design helps your creative work stand out.
- Looks delicate and feels light, easy to carry. Gold, black, silver, and rose are optional colours.
Nicpro
- Valued Comes with 6 tubes of 0.5 lead refill and 6 tubes of 0.7 lead refill, 3 packs of erasers, 1 tube of cap eraser refills, and a plastic storage case.
- Rubber Grip: Comfortable, non-slip, and extra-soft rubber grip makes writing less tiring.
- Fun clear barrel design with candy-colored case, very fancy writing pencils for school students to use for writing, drawing, and drafting. Refillable erase design.
- Smooth and Dark Writing: It comes with lead already in it, never needs to be sharpened, is very strong and smooth, and makes a clear, dark line.
- BUY WITH NO RISK AT ALL: If you’re not happy with the Nicpro mechanical pencil set, we’re happy to either give you a full refund or send you a new one. Order today risk free!
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