Not the best grip ever, but good enough for any task

The lead feed is reliable, the body nearly indestructible, and grip just right for a man with medium sized hands

I think I am spoiled by the softer grip pencils

They have a comfortable grip and it just feels like a good pencil to write with.

As I've said in many other reviews, I prefer a metal grip

I just love the grips on those things.

(http://www.amazon.com/review/R1WGL8ZCB03SQK)Best rubber grip: Staedtler 925-05 (http://www.amazon.com/review/R1ZX77U5OV8OS6)Also rans (in order of preference):Alvin Draftmatic (http://www.amazon.com/review/R1VQY95VWPF0YI)Uni Kuru Tora (http://www.amazon.com/review/R2JV48N3D6KXH3)Pentel P205 (this review)Click on the links above for my detailed review of each.

Some had hard or soft textured grips, while others were smooth

It has a really nice grip, iI prefer it over pencils with a round barrel

If you need a thick led pencil with a sharp point, I guarantee these are amazing for clean lines and tight grip.

However, these are thin writing instruments and for long writing periods with a automatic pencil I do turn to my Dr. Grip pencil with a soft finger grip.