The Opt pencil is a quality instrument available at a fraction of its potential price. The sales slogan for this line in Japan is "Dress up!", and it was designed to accompany business people and travelers. It features a broad body for an ergonomic hold, a push clip that can be used to clip this pencil onto thicker objects, and a shaker function! This means that you can just shake the pencil and the internal weight mechanism extends the lead for you! No need to click (though pencil includes this feature)!
See shaker pencils in action in the following JetPens.com TV video!
I don't use pencils often, but when I do it is a Pentel Twist Erase III 0.5.
I've stood by this brand of pencil for about 5 years, and have yet to be
disappointed. However, during my first order from JetPens, I decided to try out
a pencil from one of my all-time favorite manufacturers: Pilot.
The pencil feels nice in my hand. The shaker mechanism adds a bit of weight to
the pencil (something that the Pentel always had over most mechanical pencils).
The face of the clip looks a bit plain (I'm accustom to such wide clips offering
a home for the label), but definitely tolerable. When I write with a pencil, I
am prepared to make multiple mistakes and employ the eraser to rectify those
mistakes. In that sense, I would prefer a larger eraser that isn't capped, but
it certainly isn't a deal-breaker for me.
Post-purchase, I had wished I'd selected the pink-bodied version. Upon arrival,
I'm ecstatic that I selected the white body- it's beautiful!
I'm not completely convinced this pencil will replace my trusty Pentel, but the
Pentel will certainly have to learn to share the spotlight.
This pencil is amazing. The shaker mechanism is great and easy to use. The
eraser is nice and the weight is just perfect. It is very comfortable to use.
I would recommend this to every one that loves design, easy usability, and
affordability.
I really like this pencil. Good price for a shaker, imo.
One thing that prevented a full 5 stars though. The grip itself is very hard and
not very comfortable and got a little dirty as soon as i used it.
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