

The lead pipe is very stable: not a hint of a wobble or wibble. Both actions involve solid and very satisfying clicks. It’s extended by pressing the end cap and retracted by pressing the clip. It’s very effective and it looks good too.įinally, but most importantly, there is the tip, which is retractable. This combination is very grippy without being at all uncomfortable.

The grip is knurled aluminium with soft gel-like protuberances. At least there’s a blank spot so if you’re using a different lead you don’t have to have the indicator showing something incorrect. This runs for 2B to 2H, which is a little limited. The barrel itself is a simple aluminium tube.Īt the transition between the body and the grip is the lead grade indicator. Running alongside the clip is the branding, which is precise and to the point. It’s hinged and spring loaded, meaning it will easily and very securely clip onto just about anything you’d want. Next we have the clip and it is wonderful. Beneath the end cap is the eraser, which is bigger than some but still small. The GraphGear 1000 comes in five different sizes, each one of which is colour coded. The lead size is marked on the very end: 0.5mm (marked as “.5”) in this case. Lead size options: 0.3mm, 0.4mm, 0.5mm, 0.7mm, 0.9mmīarrel options: aluminium with grip and lettering coloured according to lead size
#PENTEL MECHANICAL PENCILS SERIES#
The Twist uses the best eraser mechanism there is, the P200 series is one of the best budget pencils and the Graph 1000 has been my top pick for quite some time. Pentel make some wonderful mechanical pencils.
