Description states "non-refillable". If I buy replaceement 2mm leads can I reuse the Mechanical pencil?
1649483
Not too sure why it says that, any 2mm lead works in it, I have leads from several different manufactures and they all work fine.
1649484
yes, a lead holder is just like any other mechanical pencil, you just depress the button and the clutch part opens up and you feed it in backwards
1649485
There must be a mistake in the description. The lead holder is in fact refillable.
1649486
You can indeed. The description is incorrect. Wouldn't be much of a lead holder if you couldn't refill it. That would just be a pencil.
1649487
Yes, you can refill it with 2mm leads Madcaver. The "pencil" itself is just a lead holder, it opens up and allows you to insert whichever type of lead (F, H, HB, etc.) into the desired length and it holds it in place.
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http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51qPmRVAs0L._SL1050_.jpghttp://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5197OwjmdvL._SL1050_.jpgYou can use this replacements to fill this pen. Also, you have 2 nibs, one is used to write thin or gross, like to do a signature, and the second is to write normal.To re-fill is too easy, but I can't explain in few words, so sorry. The pen is excellent!!
1045056
yes, nibs on each end are replaceable and markers are refillable. ink colors are purchased in small bottles thru various scrapbooking websites........
268288
No... they are not mechanically retractable, however, we have found you can retract the lead by pushing the lead advance button and then push the lead against your paper or any hard surface and the lead returns into the pen.
1997209
Prashant K., While these are the BEST pens I've ever used (I'm an editor and teacher and use pens ALL the time), unfortunately they can NOT be refilled (just disposed of). I buy them anyway---not because I'm rich, but because of the high quality of the pens. They're the best. Sorry for the bad news, but hope this information helps you in making your decision. Sincerely, David Kopp, St. Louis, MO
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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.
188347
I don't believe it is. I think the difference is more in the harness of the lead than the size of the tip, but I'm not sure on that. This seemed to be a good site for comparison. http://www.jetpens.com/articles/Article:_The_Mechanical_Pencil_Equivalent_of_a_No_2_Pencil
844475
You may use any 0.7mm lead with the pencil, but I assure you that once you try this pencil with the diamond-infused lead which it comes with you will want to use that lead by preference. But it is not a requirement.
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.
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What kind of information are you looking for? The tip can be replaced, but it cannot be replaced with a normal pencil tip. The point is small enough to solder pcb or wires up to about 16 gauge probably, but it doesn't get hot enough to solder large wires. I have not tried the flat tip from the other answer.
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You can but it also is difficult Since you'll have to determine how much of the actually drawing space is work area. That and its harder on your nibs getting pencil lead or ink on the tip of it can mess them up. Best thing would be to scan the paper and import it to the drawing program.
1997210
Prashant:I removed one of the pens from my pocket and as far as I can tell they are not refillable.Best wishes
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.
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The ferrule is plastic, and is the weak link in the pencil. It will ultimately crack and allow too much play in the lead, which will also break. However, they're so cheap I just throw them away and get out a new one. (I also change out the lead to my favorite brand, Pentel, which I think writes more smoothly than the lead that comes with the Zebra. It's a good product, especially for the price.
717806
Yes! Just gently remove the eraser and put refil lead in the chamber. Hold the eraser end of the pen and gently replace the eraser!
220825
They are supposed to be refillable, but I don't intend to try. Prefer to buy new rather than risk damaging the printer.
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.