Uni-ball Lead Holder - 2 mm - B

While researching for sketching supplies I noticed a lack of reviews everywhere I went. So hopefully this helps someone! Review your purchases people!

I keep three 2mm lead holders, a mechanical pencil, three brush pens, five micron pens, three HI-TEC-C pens, leads, erasers, and a sharpener in my Lihit Lab Teffa Pen Case. This case and a sketchbook are with me at all the times. Now I am always prepared for a good sketch.

I bought this lead holder to help differentiate my leads:

Blue Lead: Uni-ball Lead Holder - 2 mm - H (Has a blue cap)
Red Lead: Uni-ball Lead Holder - 2 mm - B (Has a red cap)
Black Lead: Staedtler 925-35 Lead Holder - 2 mm

Pros: Minimalist design. Hexagonal shape prevents holder from rolling. Decent knurled grip for the price. The colored cap and lead grade indicator are convenient. Inexpensive.

Personal Cons: This lead holder is light (I like my pens and pencils heavy!). It is plastic with a few light metal parts. The lead is controlled with a drop system... pressing the cap in allows the lead to slide freely (some enjoy this method... I prefer the clutch system). Knurled grip could be bolder. Metallic gold text on vintage maroon plastic looks cheap.

TL;DR - This lead holder is an excellent VALUE for someone on a budget but if you have the $$ and plan on using this tool a lot, then go for a more professional model.

I love it! Until I received my JetPens order, I had only used a Staedtler 780 (German made). This unit is better in every way. The plastic is higher grade, the knurling a little deeper. The overall length is a little shorter. The shorter length makes it seem to balance better in the hand. I still like the 780, but I prefer this lead holder, regarless of grade.

The B grade from Uni-ball is wonderfully smooth and dark, and while it's somewhat soft, it's not unreasonably so. It's almost as dark as a KIN in 4B, yet much harder and just as smooth (maybe smoother, as the Koh-i-noor almost feels crayon-like).

The point last long enough to be useful for writing, so those who prefer darker lead need not compromise for a writing pencil.

this has become my favorite drawing tool i love this thing.