Sunstar Stationery Metacil White Pencil Authentic Hologram S4541138

I'm big on drawing, and typically traditional wooden pencils are my go-to. Mechanical pencils are nice for longevity, but their thin, straight lead isn't really intuitive for the intricacies of shading, line weight, etc. This is exactly what I needed. It's got all the pros of a wooden pencil, while also being durable, reusable, and STYLISH! The pencil itself has a very nice weight and feel to it, and makes a super satisfying scratching noise while writing, if you're into that stuff.

It feels just like a normal #2 pencil in your hand but a good amount nicer. The way it writes is just as you'd expect, but very lightly, it doesn't leave a very dark line behind, making it a little more difficult to read after than a normal pencil.

I love this concept. Unfortunately, the pencil slipped from my hand one of the first times I used it and the nib cracked in half. Without a smooth tip, it writes pretty poorly. Replacement nibs aren't cheap. Great when it works, but it's pretty fragile. Handle with more care than a standard pen/pencil.

First what I like about this pencil. What I like is that I don't have to keep sharpening or clicking to put more graphite out. I write kind of hard and tend to break mechanical pencil graphite. I also like that you can get replacements tips. So what I don't like... Well I don't like how thin it is but that can be fixed easily with a slip on pencil grip. It does write a little light compared to a regular graphite pencil but it is still perfectly legible. I don't like that it doesn't come with an eraser. Erasers are so cheap why not throw one in with a $15 pencil? And lastly I don't like that my point broke off because it slid right off my clip board and landed point first on a concrete floor. Please add some kind of clip to better secure the pencil. And also why are the replacement tips just as expensive as a new pencil? Conclusion, if you are going to use this at a desk or draft table with little risk of dropping on a hard floor then go for it. If you work out in harsher conditions like I do then it might not be the best choice.

The hardness factor is equivalent to a 3H pencil so it does write a bit lighter than some might prefer. I think it's a good trade for a pencil tip that isn't fragile. I especially like the body shape and the ease in replacing the tip in the future. The shape doesn't roll on a flat surface.

It was cool for the few times I was able to use it. Wrote well on paper one hard surfaces. Wouldn’t write on manila folders. Thought the tip would be strong, but too much pressure broke a small piece off. No biggie, do t write so hard I tell myself. Then the cup I keep pens etc. in on my desk fell, and the whole tip broke off. Would not recommend.

This feels like a classic wooden pencil. BE ADVISED 2H IS NOT THE SAME AS #2. A draftsman or artist would know this but those skills are seldom taught. 2His harder than #2 and writes lighter. If you want #2find an HB version.

Way too light for most applications. Good for laying out reference lines, but not for proper drawing or writing.