Paper Mate – 34666PP Clearpoint (0.5mm)Ī good mechanical pencil can create smooth, consistent lines (without the need for sharpening). We tested brands known for their mechanical pencils (like Pentel) and the big two technical drawing brands, as well as some traditionally cheaper brands like Paper Mate. We know that different people are looking for different levels of quality (and “keepability”) in a mechanical pencil, so we also tested a range of price points, from around 15 cents to 25 dollars per pencil. We mostly chose pencils sized 0.5 mm to 0.7 mm, but we also tested some larger sizes for those who like range. Then, we took to Amazon to find the most popular and highly-rated pencils loved by consumers. We also consulted Wirecutter’s and Wired’s reviews of mechanical pencils. To find the best mechanical pencil, we scoured forums like r/mechanicalpencil and blogs like The Pen Addict (Brad and his friends also love pencils) and Bleistift to get an idea of the pencils the obsessives like best. The budget pick: Paper Mate – Clearpoint.The best overall: Pentel – Quicker Clicker.The Uni-ball – Kuru Toga was an extremely close runner-up that features a unique rotating mechanism to keep lead consistently sharp. We especially liked its side-click lead advance feature. This attractive higher-end mechanical pencil, which costs just a few dollars, is easy to refill and a pleasure to use. We spent weeks testing 16 of the top mechanical pencils and found that the Pentel – Quicker Clicker is the overall best mechanical pencil.
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