I like the 1.3 mm lead.

The 1.3mm lead doesn't break as easily as thinner leads

First, the 1.3mm lead is more like a traditional pencil, and eliminates the aggravation of constant breakage that you get with the usual mechanical pencil

—The 1.3 mm lead is thicker than most mechanical pencils that use 0.5 and 0.7 mm, and because of this, it is less likely to break

The eraser is quite clean to use (as opposed to others I have used that smudge and make a mess).As stated in the product description the "1.3mm lead allows for less breakage and never needs to be sharpened", however, it is so resistant that it takes a lot of use to make the lead pointy, which may result in uncomfortable writing for some

I never knew until now, what a difference the 1.3mm lead makes

I like a .7mm lead but 1.3mm is even better

The thick 1.3mm lead is strong, doesn't break under normal use, and is just nicer to write with

They use 1.15mm leads and write/erase just as any decent mechanical pencil should.

The 1.3mm lead allows for less breakage and never needs to be sharpened,and the #2 lead is perfect for standardized tests

I like the 1.3mm leads; I find 0.5 and 0.7 too fine, and 0.9 is borderline

If you prefer softer leads, you can find 1.3mm leads in B and 2B hardness (Kokuyo Campus brand)

Another plus of using 1.3mm leads is that they don't break easily so you can press harder when writing with these

I’m putting up a picture comparing this lead to the 0.7mm lead.

Years ago I found and used some that had 1.1 mm lead.

I hope Paper Mate continues to sell the 1.3mm leads for this pencil

The 1.3mm led is so thick it never breaks and it lasts forever

The 1.3mm lead never breaks while I am using the pencils.

That problem is no more with this 1.3mm lead

We love the broad 1.3mm lead and the nice dark lines!

easily- replacement 1.3mm leads available for purchase separatelyNegatives- no replacement erasers available for

I love the 1.3 mm lead.

It is thick and does not flatten and write powdery lines like with a 0.7 mm lead.

At 1.3mm this was better than the 0.7mm leads of most other mechanical pencils

I have always favored .07 mm lead, but become aggravated because the lead is easily broken.

The thicker 1.3mm lead is great for writing if you like bolder pens and pencils.

The points are not as sharp as you get with sharpened wooden pencils and the triangular shape is much easier to grasp and hold in proper writing and drawing position that the average wooden pencil.

It took me awhile to realize it was her favorite because the lead didn’t break nearly as much as with other mechanical pencils

Only mechanical pencil I will use because it doesn't break off as you write.

Wonderful as always!!