Lead doesnt break

The lead lasts a long time as well

Supposedly you just shake a new lead into position and work the button to bring a new lead into

Since I've got these, these have been my favorite lead pencils since

I also prefer 0.9 mm to 0.7 mm or 0.5 mm, but that's just my personal thing.(The 0.9mm lead is easier to read and breaks less often).Overall, definitely worth the $$

Nice sharp accurate lines, and sturdy enough lead to write on rough lumber.

I also prefer the softer lead refills.

Thinner lead is a pain

Strong lead and comfy grip

sister loved the pencils and the 0.9mm lead.

0.9MM lead is pretty hard to break

so I'm always breaking 0.5mm lead

I tend to press too hard and break thinner leads

There's a pretty perfectly sized eraser for getting at details(which is under the metal top by the way).The lead smudges a tiny bit which has it's ups and

They are so comfortable, the lead is fat, the eraser doesn't smudge, the price is right

Great lead pencil

The lead is more darker than other lead I have used

NOT BROKEN THE LEAD, NOT ONCE.

Although this was/is commonly used as a drafting pencil it works very well for woodworking because the thicker lead is much stronger than the 0.5mm lead I commonly use for writing.

Loved the cheap price, hated the brittle leads that broke every couple of seconds

Awesome led pencils

I break lead far less often with these

They are so comfortable, the lead is fat, the eraser doesn't smudge, the price is right

you've got decent lead (see below for my recommendation), this pencil writes smoothly and cleanly

Also, the leads are so secure that even leads break less with these

It uses Pentel's awesome Lead in a 0.9mm size.

I use a lot of pressure when I'm in the heat of battle, writing an idea down or editing music charts and those flimsy little 0.5mm pencil leads are not up to the task.

Lead never breaks, and I press hard when I write.

This thicker lead is stronger

I have had a tendency to break leads when trying to write...this never happens to me with the 0.9mm pentel.

But, the lead is good:).

I love this pencil because it feels good in my hand, works year after year, lead and erasers are easy to find - I only order new ones because I lose them.

I was looking for a better quality mechanical pencil that would hold the lead solid

Thinner lead is a pain

Like most mechanicals, you feed the lead by pushing the button at the top.

Great for more precise work with easily accessible 0.5 lead.

The leads don't break (like the BIC style mechanical pencils) as the lead is moderately soft resulting in a smooth writing experience without the breakage

Supposedly you just shake a new lead into position and work the button to bring a new lead into

Other than that superb pencil!Lead:Pentel Super Hi-Polymer Lead Refills, 0.5 mm, 90 Pieces (C25BPHB3-K6)

Everybody in the carpentry woodworking field uses these, the lead is sharp & hardly ever breaks, you can write on cement, wood and more

No problem, I just adjust the angle of my approach and use the side of the sturdy lead.

They have very fine lead but strong enough not to break like a lot of fine leads.

Got a soft spot for these--love the color and the number nine is lead is great for kids because thicker lead=less breaks

Thick enough lead that it doesn't break all the time yet thin enough to give a very accurate cut line.

The lead in these are pretty good too

I like the #9 lead

The other colors have 0.5 or 0.7 mm lead; I have some of all of them but for general purposes I prefer the larger lead.

This pencil has most of the features I like - it has heft and stability and does not break leads that often.

The best mechanicals are small lead, usually .7 mm, but when marking boards and sheets of wood they break too easy.

I prefer to use 0.9mm leads, the largest of the standard generally available lead sizes.

Fine point leads; really the best out there

Able to write on wood, lead is durable

I break all mechanical pencil leads, but these

If you put too much pressure on your writing utensil like I do, you'll always break 0.7 mm or 0.5 mm lead

My girls tried my 0.7 lead and my 8 year old did pretty well with that, but my 6 year old kept breaking it

My favorite Lead pencil by far!!Great quality 5 stars

I love the thicker lead that is more robust and hold up better to a heavy hand

Between the brass clutch and the sheer durability, this pencil feels excellent to write with with no lead wobbling

I tried these and they haven't wasted any lead at all

The metal tip helps protect the lead from breaking while allowing you to see what you are writing/drawing.

After buying countless packages of allegedly refillable cheap BIC mechanical pencils that always broke my lead and simply stopped working after a few days of hard use, I decided it was time to upgrade

The lead hardly ever breaks, which was a problem for me with the 0.7mm model (likely a result of my hard-writing)

The lead doesn't break unless I drop i ton hte wood floor

Pentel still makes the best mechanical fine lead pencils.

THE LEAD IS STRONG AND THE WRITING IS PRECISE

I cannot use 0.5's, constantly breaking the lead.

Classic mechanical pencil for those who appreciate a thicker lead for sketching.

The .9mm is the right size for me as the lead is relatively strong and still make a small line

I recommend the 0.9 lead.

I've also been using the same lead pencil religiously for 2 years now and it still works as if it was brand new

They are admittedly unforgiving when you drop them on the ground; the metal piece at the bottom, out of which the lead comes, can bend after being dropped, causing the lead to break quickly as you advance it, after that happens