The Zebra Drafix is a mechanical pencil available in 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 and 0.9mm versions. Each size has a different coloured ring – this 0.5mm version has a red ring, as you can perhaps tell. This Zebra Drafix ticks all the right boxes: low cost; eraser; long fine lead sleeve; grade indicator; size indicator; and […]
The Staedtler Mars Technico 780C is a 2mm clutch pencil. It has a plastic body with metal clip, knock and grip. All works as it should. The lead is held tightly, the clip is firm, there are no unfortunate rattles or wobbles. The knock includes a very functional lead pointer. This pencil is comfortable to […]
The Zebra Z-Grip is a 0.5mm mechanical pencil that costs just 38p from Cult Pens. (That’s about 60 cents in American money.) It has a clear plastic barrel with either black, blue or red grip and trim. It does feel and look pretty cheap but I find the clear barrel quite appealing. The tube that […]
The Kaweco Aluminium Special pencil is a mechanical pencil available in 0.5, 0.7, 0.9mm and 2.0mm sizes. This is the 0.5mm version. The matt black anodised aluminium body feels wonderful to hold, is a good length and reassuring weight, and looks great. The cross-section is the classic Kaweco rounded octagon, although it’s significantly slimmer than […]
The Worther Shorty is a 3.15mm clutch pencil. It’s a short pencil, which is just as well else it would have a very silly name. It’s quite wide, making it a lot like a big fat chunky crayon. It’s very comfortable to hold and to use. There is a short but functional clip which is […]