How does a "lead holder" differ from any $1 mechanical pencil out there?
1963007
Usually a lead holder or clutch pencil have thicker leads, and the point can be sharpened.
1963008
Not sure which $1 mechanical pencil you're talking about, sorry. But regardless... it won't last 30 years like this one.
1963009
lead holder vs mechanical pencil... I use both on a daily basis. as for the difference. I will start with the obvious, the lead holder uses a 2mm lead instead of the .5mm,.7mm, or .9mm lead that the mechanical pencil offers. you can also get the 2mm lead in a variety of colors and hardness's depending on your needs. i mostly use my lead holders for shading purposes in my drawings but i have done some complete drawings with them. as for the $1 variety of mechanical pencils always remember that you get what you pay for. if you plan on doing a lot of drawing spend the extra money and get a quality mechanical pencil, i promise you wont be disappointed. lead holder vs mechanical pencil... I use both on a daily basis. as for the difference. I will start with the obvious, the lead holder uses a 2mm lead instead of the .5mm,.7mm, or .9mm lead that the mechanical pencil offers. you can also get the 2mm lead in a variety of colors and hardness's depending on your needs. i mostly use my lead holders for shading purposes in my drawings but i have done some complete drawings with them. as for the $1 variety of mechanical pencils always remember that you get what you pay for. if you plan on doing a lot of drawing spend the extra money and get a... » Read More lead holder vs mechanical pencil... I use both on a daily basis. as for the difference. I will start with the obvious, the lead holder uses a 2mm lead instead of the .5mm,.7mm, or .9mm lead that the mechanical pencil offers. you can also get the 2mm lead in a variety of colors and hardness's depending on your needs. i mostly use my lead holders for shading purposes in my drawings but i have done some complete drawings with them. as for the $1 variety of mechanical pencils always remember that you get what you pay for. if you plan on doing a lot of drawing spend the extra money and get a quality mechanical pencil, i promise you wont be disappointed. « Show Less
1963010
It is designed for larger lead that you can sharpen. When it gets dull you sharpen it just like you would a normal pencil.
1963011
lead holder vs mechanical pencil... I use both on a daily basis. as for the difference. I will start with the obvious, the lead holder uses a 2mm lead instead of the .5mm,.7mm, or .9mm lead that the mechanical pencil offers. you can also get the 2mm lead in a variety of colors and hardness's depending on your needs. i mostly use my lead holders for shading purposes in my drawings but i have done some complete drawings with them. as for the $1 variety of mechanical pencils always remember that you get what you pay for. if you plan on doing a lot of drawing spend the extra money and get a quality mechanical pencil, i promise you wont be disappointed.
2211473
Yes, it's exactly like a mechanical pencil. Once the lead is finished, you just replace it with the second one. It's a pretty simple mechanism and it comes with instructions.
1148661
Just like Regular pencils it depends on the hardness of the lead. A 2H will stay sharp for quite some time but a 4B (what I use) will need to be sharpened probably like every 5 to 10 Mins depending on how sharp your lead needs to be and how fast you draw...ect. So in short.. You'll most likely need to sharpen these just as much as you would a normal pencil. I would suggest using a rotary sharpener if you do decide to go the led holder route. They sharpen the lead to a much finer point than you can get with a regular pencil and its quicker than the built in sharpener on this lead holder. In my opinion you don't really get the full function (or advantage) of a lead holder till you get a rotary sharper. Just like Regular pencils it depends on the hardness of the lead. A 2H will stay sharp for quite some time but a 4B (what I use) will need to be sharpened probably like every 5 to 10 Mins depending on how sharp your lead needs to be and how fast you draw...ect. So in short.. You'll most likely need to sharpen these just as much as you would a normal pencil. I would suggest using a rotary sharpener if you do decide to go the led holder route. They sharpen the lead to a much finer point than you can get with a regular pencil and its quicker than the built in sharpener on this lead holder. In... » Read More Just like Regular pencils it depends on the hardness of the lead. A 2H will stay sharp for quite some time but a 4B (what I use) will need to be sharpened probably like every 5 to 10 Mins depending on how sharp your lead needs to be and how fast you draw...ect. So in short.. You'll most likely need to sharpen these just as much as you would a normal pencil. I would suggest using a rotary sharpener if you do decide to go the led holder route. They sharpen the lead to a much finer point than you can get with a regular pencil and its quicker than the built in sharpener on this lead holder. In my opinion you don't really get the full function (or advantage) of a lead holder till you get a rotary sharper. « Show Less
1189867
No, it doesn't because the opposite end (not used for writing) is the tip you press to load the lead into the device. I love it for its durability and sturdiness. I highly recommend it especially if you want to do a lot of sketches. You'll give out before it does.
816872
I too have a very heavy hand. These are good pencils, but I don't think you'll find them to be the miracle pencil you're looking for. It is definitely better than standard yellow #2's, but it is only a wood pencil and has it's limits. The lead does collapse under the pressure of a heavy hand with a freshly sharpened tip, but holds up well overall and I think you'll notice and like the difference. If you really want to fine tune it, why don't you get a set of nice graphite pencils in different hardnesses and see which you prefer, then go from there.
1233766
The "Lead" is actually a 0.5mm graphite rod that advances from the tip by activating a clicking mechanism which encompasses the upper portion also containing the eraser. Lead hasn't been used in pencils probably ever, but pecils were long the cause of lead poisioning because of the paint which DID contain high amounts of lead. And you know how hard it is to stop chewing on a pencil. I use the thread of lead poisioning now to deter my child from putting the pencil in his mouth, but you and i both know that it is unlikely.
1664653
Yes all of mine have came with lead inside them. I've also bought refills here on amazon for the leads and erasers. I have not had to replace or add any to my pencils yet but did not want to wait till I ran out before I ordered. I love mine, very comfortable in the hand and balanced well for drawing.
268289
No, once the lead is exposed it stays out. Wouldn't it be nice though if you could find mechanical pencils that did retract the lead? I've never founds one myself.
251470
Mine came with a single stick of 2H. So if youre drawing/writing with it you might want to buy a softer lead. You can get them at your local art store.
1390288
The pens you ask about work the same. Looking at the lead colors, it seems there is not any difference except price. I own three now. I've also bought extra leads in the colors I want. I use one pentel multi pencil for sketching when I haven't my watercolors with me or I'm in a museum. The other two I have divided with warm colors in one pen and cool colors in the other pen. These I have with me all the time in case I'm asked for a thumbnail rough draft of suggested colors for interior or exterior buildings, clothing or designs when I don't have my entire set of colored pencils with me to demonstrate to a client the possibilities I see. They are very convenient for that. I use something else (similar to a crayon) for my scriptures, since the pages are so thin.
582563
You should be able to press down on the top button and hold it down. This will inturn push the prongs our from the tip of the pencil allowing the lead to slid out. From there you can adjust how much lead you want sticking out from the tip. When you release the top button, the prongs will go back to its natural position hence holding the lead in place. Hope this video helps, http://m.youtube.com/watchv=THmIBqqn8Ss
1855385
Sorry, the answer is NO. The pencil set come with one standard leads, you do need to purchase 4H, 2H, on your own. What we are trying to show here is the pencil has the indicator that shows what kind of lead is loaded inside the pencil.
844476
The pencil does not require its own lead. Any 0.7 mm lead will work with it. Be mindful that this pencil is priced cheaper at Walmart.
1148663
Sharpening all depends on the type of Lead you put in it. I prefer HB Lead as it can get a robust dark shade as well as sharp lines, however it does wear through a bit faster than a harder lead like a 2H or 4H. With less pressure though, you can produce much darker lines without denting the paper you use. All in all, it depends on how you sketch. If you want sharper, crisp lines you will be sharpening an HB Lead stick a decent amount, but not so often as to become a nuisance. Hope that helped.
1044984
I have been using the Pentel Hi-Polymer lead with good result. I like the dark line left by 2B lead. Also the lead is strong enough to stand up to my ham-handed use.
1046986
You will also need 2mm lead (there are a variety of hardnesses and colors available), a 2mm lead sharpener (lots of different styles, I reccomend the Kum Automatic Long point two stage sharpener - it sharpens 2mm lead and it has a two stage long point sharpener for pencils - excellent points), and you will need an eraser, paper, ruler, and etc. Most importantly you will need creativity and imagination! Have fun. I bought lots of these (different brands and colors) for a wide variety of lead hardnesses. This one feels more solid in comparison to some other brands but I have not yet come across any that are unsatisfactory.
1220754
My sincere opinion is NO. ... for a simple reason. It is long (like the older drafting pencils) heavier and better for drafting and design. But I can recommend the old black Pentel automatic pencils. They are great. Better yet. ... price. I always have several handy for note taking.to me a pencil is a tool. As such that tool MUST deliver my demands OR. Why buy it. Hope this helps. Or send me an email at allcousa@yahoo.com