The pencils aren't too heavy, they aren't too light and the grip is just right!

The grips are nice, although I guess they could be a little bit more grippy

Nice grip and like how the lead withdraws with a click

Pros:-Great grip-Accurate-Great control-Pocket clip doubles as a tip retractor-Full metal design-Features an eraser underneath the

Great overall weight, comfortable grip, and definitely high quality

Fine point I was looking for, great grip, easy to fill and use, attractive to the eye.

The grip is kind of loose and spins if you grip it too much

There are 2 reasons why I graduated to the Graph Gear 1000 from the 500: 1, I was getting a callous from the rough metallic grip (same on other lead pointers and drafting quality mechanical pencils), but the gel dots on the grip of the graph gear 1000 abruptly fixed that problem.

The grip is very comfortable, and the pencil has a solid confident feel in my hand

Outstanding for close detailed work, such as detailing the iris of an eye, the grip is very comfortable when using for long periods of time

The grip is comfortable to hold when writingCons

the biggest question is if you will like the grip or not

Has not lost lead grip

I hope they improve the grip on future models.

The grip is nice and comfortable without being awkward or bulky

The Pentel GraphGears are well constructed, easy to use (secure grip), and appeal to my 'machinist' sense

I do prefer the grip on the Pentel, but the construction isn't nearly as nice as the Rotring

the only complaints i could possibly have about this pencil is that if you grip the pencil tightly, the grip can be uncomfortable for lots of extended use

I use it every day, taking notes for hours together and the grip on this pencil remains super comfy

The texture at the bottom provides for a comfortable and stable grip.

Because if you really have a soft hand and don't want callus on your fingers, you might wanna be careful and maybe use a soft grip sleeve

Initially when i bought this it was great, the grip and just how it felt to write in my hands was perfect, but after about 4 months the part where the grip screws onto the rest of the body separated

The grip is also a step up because of the soft rubber grips.

When doing so, the grip sometimes twists and unscrews itself

Meticulously designed and manufactured, with a comfortable grip, and perfectly balanced in the hand; this pencil is the best I've ever used

It's has a much better grip than a standard wood

The grip feels nice and the pencil itself is weighted

Cons:-Grip

The grip is not very comfortable.

Great mechanical pencil, nice grip.

However, the grip on the pencil irritates my fingers if I use it for a long time - the metal on the grip has a bumpy texture which might be causing that

The knurled grip feels nice but can be a little abrasive to fingers if using for a long time

good quality tip, grip, and body

The grip was too rough and the eraser was too small

Best grip ever.

Good weight and grip

I have a problem with gripping too hard to write, this pencil solves it immediately

The grips are nice and softens the otherwise industrial hard steel that it is made out of

The grip is excellent, and I appreciate the ability to retract the tip

Solid, good grip, faultless operation, good looking

It has a full metal body and a really comfy grip

While adding no extra pressure in writing, the grip has broken away suddenly from the rest of the pencil

Good grip with the narrow circumference and textured metal.

Nice grip, and easy to write with.

The grips are also very comfortable and allow for good control.

All in all, this is a great pencil, the grip is nice, the heavier metallic feel is everything I wanted, and the lead it comes with doesn't snap at all.

I like the grip and weight that it has

The grip, though effective, is not very comfortable

These pencils are nicely weighted, with a comfortable grip

Good grip and and solid case

It has a great grip and has a nice weight to it

works great and has a nice textured grip and smooth operation

I love the mechanics to this pencil, and the grip is just right and so comfortable

Lead indicator is nice as well as the knurled grip is very good

This has the right weight and great grip.

It has a great weight to it, it have a strong firm feel, the grip actually feels like a

The grip feels very nice and easy on the hands as well

The grip of the pencil is nice for me

Pros-Knurled grip with rubber insertsRetractable tip (No more getting stabbed through your jeans)Spring loaded clipGood balanceCons-none

Which gives me a comfortable grip and good control.3) Speaking of the grippy part

the rubberised grip pattern (the darker grey ovals on the bottom 1/3 of the barrel) allows for good grip but still gives a tactile feel of the metal

The grip is perfect, nice soft nubs over a knurled (sp?) finish.

The pencil is a little on the heavy side (which I like), and the retractable tip, convenient size, and comfortable grip and excellent

They're attractive and sturdy; the embedded soft finger grips are very comfortable

Its' grip is comfortable to handle, and the metal finish gives it the strong feel I hoped for

Nice design: good comfortable grip, nib retracts completely

Comfortable grip and weight.

It's a decently weighted pencil and grips very well.

Great grip

Great looking, no-slip grip, and most importantly, NO WIGGLE when I write or draw.

good grip

I love the knurled grip too

The grip is great, witch makes it great for writing for long periods of time.

its very precise, the grip is very comfortable, and it has a nice weight to it

It carries a nice weight to it which I enjoy writing with, as well as the comfortable grip on the side

The grip is a little too hard for me, so I addd a foam pad made for pencils.

The grip is comfortable, even for long stretches, and I love that it is retractable

Reasons why:- really comfortable grip

Grip area is textured and has little rubber-like beads to enable a good grip

The aluminum body makes this pencil very professional, but the grip can become a bit rough if using the pencil for long periods of time

It feels great on my hand and has a good grip.

Very comfortable grip and durable enough for crazy teenage boys.

Good weight and grip

Has a nice weight to it when you hold it, grip is comfortable, writes well

For others it's okay, and I know people who despise the grip because it just seems a

This is much heavier but feels good in the hand and has a nice grip

Very sturdy with a nice grip.

Great grip, love the retractable tip, heavy spring on pocket clip.

Good balance and good grip

My favorite mechanical pencil!Comfortable grip, and tip retracts to protect lead.

The barrel has a nice metal grip and it is very durable

I really like the grip, point, weight and overall ergonomics

feels perfect to the hand, the grip its excellent and feels very well made, premium materials

The grip is perfect and feels amazing in my hand the clip hiding the tip makes it perfect so that the lead doesn't just snap

Nice grip

But the weight feels nice, the grip is easy to hold, and the tip retracts

The grip IS very nice, and the retractability of it is also very nice

Really nice weight and grip

The kuru toga pencils are lighter and have a somewhat better grip

The grip is reasonable, never slippery

The grip is just rough enough to hold comfortably.

Rubber Dots up front make for a nice grip and Lead feed nicely

Writes perfect, has a nice roughed up metal grip with just a little rubbery tactile feel for a nice grip.

The grip is great and the metal barrel just feels right in your hand.

The grip is awesome, I love the very heavy duty pocket clip and how it auto retracts the point

I like the size and the grip

Great weight, great grip, and great durability

It has a great grip and I love the automatic lead retractor.

While they do feel good in the hand they have plastic threads to attach the outer metal lead guard and grip/lead selector.

Great pencil, comfortable grip.

Solid metal construction, a nice grip, and replacement erasers and lead make this a great purchase

I personally hate rubber grips because they get sticky and disgusting over time, but this grip with the little rubber spots feels amazing

The grip feels amazing!

I personally hate rubber grips because they get sticky and disgusting over time, but this grip with the little rubber spots feels amazing

The grip and the weight are perfect

Best grip & writes well

Perfectly weighted and the grip is great

It has a comfortable, chiseled metallic grip inlaid with soft latex-free pads provides writing comfort

Really the best mechanical pencil one could ever have.. nice grip , smooth writing and pencil looks elegant.

Nice grip, well made

Pen is thin, easy to hold, the grips make it comfortable to use and write with.

Writes perfect, has a nice roughed up metal grip with just a little rubbery tactile feel for a nice grip.

beautifully!The tip itself can hide inside the cases - never had any of the graphite broken!Rubber grips are very comfortable to write and sketch whole day!Mechanical Engineering area says thank you Pentel for providing such a gorgeous tool to make ideas drawn with so many details.

I should say that I have a wrong style grip though, so others shouldn't probably read too much into that minor gripe.

Kind of hard to explain other than that, but essentially the grip separates from the body and lead holding portion of the pencil

Really a great pencil, I love the grip.

The addition of rubber bumps to the already fantastic grip is a welcome addition.4.

But the weight feels nice, the grip is easy to hold, and the tip retracts

Extremely well built, Comfortable grip, Tactile Spring load, and most importantly, precision and smooth lines.

Comfortable grip will allow hours of writing

I like the grip, not sure why it needs the rubber

I enjoy the grips and like how the tip retracts so you could throw it into a bag or pocket.

The grip helps as well

Love the clip, the grip is nice and not too soft making it prone to a sweaty grip, and the retractable clip is amazing

Loves i!

Also the extend/rectract action is just so satisfying to use when I my hand needs to fidget.

I bought the 0.5mm use with Pentel HB lead as I like the darkness of it when I use it for drawing and shadowing