Pentel Graph 1000 for Pro Drafting Pencil - 0.3 mm

bar none, the best drafting pencil i've tried in it's price range. waiting to compare it with rotring but it is truly top class in terms of pentels. I have had the uni shift, staedler 925 and yet this one trumps them all. Why? i don't know. the feel and precision this pencil gives is wonderful. it truly makes writing a pleasure. extremely solid. No finnicky chambers, no squeaking. just lead. solid clicks. get this.

I have had this model nearly for 10 years now. Whenever it broke, I would order this same model again. It took 3 years for it to have paint slightly chipped off(only on the edge of the pencil) from the surface. Considering that I use this mechanical pencil everyday, it is very durable. If there is anything that bothered me bit was the grip part. The grip part may feel too hard on the surface when you are using this for the first time.
If I have to score this mechanical pencil out of 100, I would give it 92.

This pencil is a lot better than the Graphgear 1000. It has a similar but better grip and balance,. It is lighter and not as top heavy. Since it is not a retractable tip you have more control and precision with this pencil. One great advantage is that your lead doesn't break as often compared to the retractable tips. Not as pretty but I will take this one any day.

Let me start out by saying that I use this pencil for writing. I love precision and I write pretty small so I used a Zebra M-301 .5mm for years. Then I discovered JetPens. I purchased this pencil based off of the reviews on this site and have not been disappointed.

-The build quality, aesthitics, and feel are great.
-The pencil is heavier than what I am used to, but very comfortable to write with.
-I hold the pencil close to the tip and have no problems with writing.
-The grip is actually comfortable and offers control over the pencil.

All in all a great writing instrument.

This has been my favorite pencil for a year now. Of all the drafting mechanical pencils I've purchased so far this one has been the most pleasurable to use. For some people it may be too thin, however for my taste this was nearly ideal. The grip on this one is unique and lends to greater comfort with extended use compared to other drafting pencils. The pencil is plastic but is very sturdy and after more than a year of use remains unscathed despite having carried it around carelessly (sometimes) in my pocket/bags/etc. If you're looking for something more on the slim side this a fantastic option.