Whether you use a mechanical pencil for everything you write or draw or whether you only use it for a specific purpose such as technical drawing or drafting, there are some features you will want to consider before deciding which mechanical pencil is the best one for you:
- Is it comfortable to hold? i.e. is it too thick or too thin and does it have a good grip on the barrel
- Will it house the correct diameter lead for your needs
- Is it easy to re-fill
- Is it smooth to write with
- Is it durable or is it likely to break, and finally
- Is it within my budget
To help you come to a decision I have reviewed three popular mechanical pencils.
The Pentel Kerry is my top pick because of all the positive reviews I have read about this particular mechanical pencil.
My second choice is the Pentel Graph Gear 1000
And the mechanical pencil I have chosen to avoid is the because it has quite a lot of negative reviews is the Pilot Dr Grip
Click the links and read the reviews on those pages yourself and I hope they will help you to decide which is the best mechanical pencil for you.
