Customer Reviews

(17 customer reviews)

  I really, really like..., December 17, 2011

By dtapemania

I really, really like this pencil. As an English teacher I write a lot (not "allot") of comments to my students. I only write my comments in graphite. I have had this pencil for one and a half years, but it feels as if I purchased it yesterday. This was a great buy, and I highly recomend it for other teachers, students, etc.

  This is a great pencil...., July 11, 2011

By albertopizano

This is a great pencil. It has a "bottom-heavy" feel which lessens the force needed to apply the pencil to the paper. The metal bottom half of the pencil (knurled) grip is amazing, it's my favorite feature. The upper part is plastic made, and you can definitely feel that the bottom portion outweights the top portion by a lot.

Like someone else said, when the pencil is locked and the "nib" in retracted ,the pencil has "loose feel" due to the pipe shift mechanism. But when its loaded and ready to go, it has a TIGHT feel.

It's a great concept, and great way to protect the nib and allow it in your pocket. It writes great, and because of the lower weight, you don't have to apply that much pressure. It's really cool looking too, I purchased the one in silver.

I only give it 4 stars because if the upper body where made from a metal, and more tight feeling, it would be perfect.

  I have to say that this..., March 24, 2011

By Shi...

I have to say that this pencil is exactly what i thought it would be. Nice and sturdy, nothing has been broken or paint chipping, dropped it couple of times already. The locking mechanism will stay in position, you will most likely feel it click into place. What i've just noticed recently is that the clip on the shaft of the pencil has alittle roller on it for easy clip-ons.

  Good pencil that can..., February 9, 2011

By kc1550

Good pencil that can be safely taken with you everywhere. However, the pencil is a bit pricy and the body is plastic.

  The Uni-ball Shift wins..., February 2, 2011

By Joh...

The Uni-ball Shift wins my vote for most innovative design. It is a very stylish Drafting Pencil that will have people asking you where you bought it mostly in part to the unique locking mechanism.

Pro's:
-Locking mechanism works flawlessly.
-Grip is very comfortable for writing and drawing despite looks.
-Very stylish design.
-When locked in use mode the pencil is very sturdy and the weight very well balanced.

Con's:
-Top part above the grip is plastic that feels very cheap.
-When pencil is locked in non-use mode, the piece that is revealed (blue in this case) also seems very cheap and it feels as if it can break very easy.
-No lead indicator.

Overall:

I must say that overall the Pro's outweigh the Con's and this is a very solid piece to add to any artist or writer's collection, it is a wonderful piece to own.

  This is my absolute favorite..., January 3, 2011

By Are...

This is my absolute favorite pencil ever. I am a student with allot of knowledge on Japanese stationary. This is definetely the best mechanical pencil I have ever used.


Pro's:
Great grip
front weighted
guide pipe is protected


Con's:
Top half is plastic
No lead hardness indicator



The cons don't matter to me that much I was just pointing it out for some picky buyers.


Overall: It's a great for its price. It'also a nice sturdy pencil, I highly recommend it for students who have heavy note taking.

  This is my absolute favorite..., January 3, 2011

By Are...

This is my absolute favorite pencil ever. I am a student with allot of knowledge on Japanese stationary. This is definetely the best mechanical pencil I have ever used.


Pro's:
Great grip
front weighted
guide pipe is protected


Con's:
Top half is plastic
No lead hardness indicator



The cons don't matter to me that much I was just pointing it out for some picky buyers.


Overall: It's a great for its price. It'also a nice sturdy pencil, I highly recommend it for students who have heavy note taking.

  my favorite pencil yet...., December 17, 2010

By greencandy808

my favorite pencil yet. AWESOME!

  This is the best pencil...., October 18, 2010

By sonyphancong

This is the best pencil. Nice looking and also good to write/draw.
Thanks Jetpens. Now i know where to get all my japanese stuff.

  I really like this pencil..., October 11, 2010

By sou...

I really like this pencil and how sterdy it is. I have bought three of these but only 0.5 but that is my personal favorite. The only complante i have is that if held wrong though the grip can kind of hurt. Otherwise i would recomend it to anyone.

  Great design, but I find..., June 9, 2010

By mo....

Great design, but I find myself not using this pencil as much as the Staetler 925-05, the locking mechanism on this pencil is a little counter-intuitive for me and there are stages of the lock as you twist it, I would prefer more of a push/pull design on the lock. If you have ever used a twist style retractable pen this pencil seems to function similarly but in an opposite direction from what I am used to. I will say that there is NO play in the tip when you are writing with it, it doesnt rattle or anything, so as far as a retractable pencil this is the best design I have seen. But I do wish that the Twist mechanism was more one hand friendly.

I will add that to extend you twist it till it stops, then pull it out (spring loaded so it pushes itself out) and then turn it one more click till it stops again, same for reverse, except opposite directions. To me the twist is counter-intuitive and I would expect to turn the pencil the opposite way to extend it so it would be more friendly if using only one hand.

  I just got this pencil..., April 18, 2010

By dinocoolboy

I just got this pencil yesterday and i was amazed with it. The pipe lock mechanism works amazingly. It protects the sleeve from being bent, and prevents it from poking me while i put it in my pocket. The grip is absolutely wonderful. The metal grooves provide a great grip. Overall this pencil just looks stunning and i would recommend it to all my friends.