This is a pencil where you have to click the back for the lead to come out?I cannot find anywhere online that confirms or denies this.
1863843
You are correct. the mechanics work by pressing down on the top of the pencil for the lead to come out. Its a relatively light mechanical pencil.Hope this helps to make your decision.
315719
Yes, Lance. You click on the tip and the lead will come out. The only difference involving the clicking from traditional mechanical pencils is that the lead comes out in smaller increments so that the amount you want is more precise so you may have to click a couple of times.
470654
yes. This type pencil can't be refilled with lead. I really like this pencil and have used them for many years.
2269712
There is a sleeve that supports the very thin lead 0.5 mm. It is out when using the pencil to write. It does slide back in with the lead. I usually push the top, and then push the lead and sleeve back up into the tip. It does not retract by itself. I suppose I could leave it sticking out, but it would poke holes in my shirt pocket.
1095550
This Alvin DM05 pencil does not auto feed. You still have to click. SDM is WRONG!
76590
Yes. Carefully pull the metal tip off the end of the pencil and replace the lead. Again carefully pull the pen out of the barrel of the pen and twist a replacement back into its place. Easy squeezy! Instructions are on back of the package.
181824
Where the lead comes out at the bottom of the pencil, you put the lead there and click as if you were advancing lead. As you click push the lead up into the pencil a little at a time until it is fully inserted. I hope that answers your question.
37587
Don't advance the length of the eraser by pulling it out. Advance the eraser by turning the ribbed collar at the eraser-end of the pencil, at the base of the eraser.There is a screw-type mechanism that moves a platform at the base of the eraser that prevents it from sliding back into the pencil when you apply pressure while erasing. It's really very ingenious.
1399934
Since you can load different hardness leads in this pencil, they print several different types of lead on the pencil and have a rotating metal band with a window in it that you move until the type of lead you have is showing. For example, you can rotate it until "2B", "B", "HB", "F", "H", 2H, or "4H" shows thru the window.
804603
I believe the lead that comes with this mechanical pencil is graded HB. So it's pretty much middle of the road in terms of darkness/hardness. I suspect it would work just fine. Personally, I prefer softer darker lead. I generally use 4B lead which leaves a noticeably darker line but also breaks easier. I would think the darker the line, the easier (faster?) it would be to fill in the little ovals on a scantron test. So it's a matter of preference I suppose.
332195
Pull out the opening where you put the pencil, turn the black ring on the handle and remove the sharpener arm to take out the sharpening unit. (Just like you put it together) Then I used a large paper clip to push on the lead. It is easy to see when it is apart. Push on the lead until it pops out. Sometimes just shaking it into a trash can can also make it let go. Put the sharpener together and your off again to perfect sharpened pencils. :)
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.
930240
Pull off the silver tip and inside you will see the eraser. Take off the eraser and place the led through the hole. Good luck! We love this pencil.
506079
Just place the lead on the top opening beneath the eraser. Steps: 1. Remove the eraser from the top. 2. Place the lead in the top main hole. 3. Place the eraser back. 4. When you press side button, lead will automatically come down.
996311
Yes it is your basic lead pencil. .7mm lead and I would think a regular eraser for lead pencils would work.
1095549
It does! When you press the lead down into the paper, there's a feeding mechanism that advances the lead when you pick the pencil up. This does mean that it only works when you press hard enough to get the mechanism to do this (there's a spring involved), but it doesn't mean you end up digging into the paper either. It works well, and I don't think about it. Can't recommend this pencil enough, it's fantastic.
1032061
Make sure you are using the right diameter lead. If it's still not working you have a defective pencil.
1881375
That part is supposed to come out. As you sharpen the pencil, the grip brings the pencil in, and the metal part retracts back to the point at which the pencil is as sharp as the sharpener will make it.