uni-ballUniball Kuru Toga Elite Mechanical Pencil Starter Kit with Silver Barrel and 0.5mm Tip; 60 Lead Refills; and 5 Pencil Eraser Refills; HB #2; Office Supplies; School Supplies; Drafting

I bought this as a 'luxury' item. I had searched for something like 'nicest mechanical pencil' and found this. While the feature of turning the lead a little every time you pick up the point seems a little gimmicky, it actually does result in a pretty consistent line. The feel in the hand is okay, I do wish it were a little heavier. But for the price, it's not like you can expect it to have been machined from tungsten carbide bar stock or something...I like that it has a large enough grip area to be comfortable (I have big hands) while having a long enough point reinforcement to get into small places and accurately track against a straight edge, et cetera. I use this for creative writing and for technical drawing (usually tracing objects for reverse engineering, et cetera). I'm actually thinking of getting a second one to keep on my desk as I carry my original in my bag for use out and about.While there are less expensive options, this one still doesn't seem outrageously priced and I think provides a good value. It is tough enough to stand up to daily use. While the eraser is sized for people who 'don't make mistakes', it appears replacement eraser inserts are pretty readily available. If you erase a lot, though, get a separate eraser.

I’ve been an artist all my life and own hundreds of mechanical pencils but this is such a good pencil and for the price it’s unbelievable. The .5 lead is quality as well just all around good if you need a pencil this is your bet. This is the first thing I drew with it.

I’m a self proclaimed mechanical pencil nerd. The Uniball Kuru Toga Elite is hands down the best mechanical pencil I’ve owned in a long time. It’s well balanced with a heavier, more substantial feel than other plastic and metal pencils. The Elite has a nice sleek design too. The NanoDia Pencil Lead is a big bonus, allowing for very smooth writing with less breakage or smudging.Highly recommended and for the price, just unbeatable!

This is probably the best mechanical pencil on the market. I gave 4 stars because the eraser detracts from the whole item, the pencil deserves 5 by itself. It’s got a good weight in my hand, perfect length makes it comfortable to use with my long fingers. The auto-advancing feature for the lead is brilliant, every time the pencil is lifted from the paper, just enough lead is advanced and if it’s not long enough there’s still manual capability. The lead itself is in middle range for hardness and doesn’t snap easily if there’s too much pressure while writing.Now about the eraser. It’s waaay too soft and skinny. The erasers on regular pencils are firmer and bigger than this one. I’ve tossed the extra ones and use a regular big pink eraser.

Excellent price , seller and product.

I am an artist I use light pencil sketches this is a real step up I love using this beautiful mechanical pencil feels great in the hand

Other reviews disparage the rotating lead feature. I found it solved the exact problem I found with regular and other mechanical pencils.I thought the dinky eraser wouldn't measure up - to all my Sudoku erasing, but, surprise, it does.

Delivers exactly what is advertised. Smudge proof, leads don't break and are always sharp! Amazing! A fine point without the hassle. Awesome.