Pentel Hi-Polymer Ain Pencil Lead - 0.5 mm - 3B

Although it should be very soft, this lead is actually very durable, and can write very darkly. It only smudges if you really try. I love it.

Flat out - this is the best 0.5mm lead I have ever used! I have tried them all; the Ain is exceptionallyl smooth, dark and extremely strong. Don't mess with the rest - you won't go wrong with this lead!

Pros:
- After trying out various hard/soft leads, 3B is my favorite for taking notes and writing.
- Awesome dispenser/container ^^ Best stuff out there in my opinion. Sometimes when i\'m at a loss for lead, i go out to Staples or Office Max and get a 3 pack of lead and take the lead out of those containers and simply refill this container :P

Cons:
- NONE...at all. Cept that it\'s semi-expensive. ~shrug~. A 3 pack of 30 pieces at an American retail store costs less $$, but hey, what can you do. haha. If anything, buy this item for the dispenser and just keep refilling it with cheaper lead. That\'s what most of my friends do. :D