Customer Reviews

This pencil is lightweight, with neutral balance, and a positive, gratifying click to its brass 3-jawed clutch. The grip is hard ribbed plastic and very grippy. This is a serious tool and a joy to use. I keep it loaded with 2H lead to take advantage of its slight weight and nimble balance for the faintest of layout markings in preparation for ink drawings. I don't know yet about durability, but it seems plenty sturdy for the price, and I'd have no reservations about snapping another one up, should it fail. This is a great buy.

This is a great pencil! The mechanism is metal. The plastic ringed grip is nearly as comfortable as the pentel PG5, and the lead indicator stays where it should. The clip is conveniently thicker than I expected and is very tight. Unfortunately, should you remove the clip there is nothing that will prevent the pencil from rolling. The cap has a satisfying click when I place it on the pencil that I haven't experienced before and happen to like. The diameter of the cap and the fact that it's plastic make it a bit boring to press, but the precision and satisfying click with which the lead comes out makes up for it. The lead reservoir is a bit free to wobble, but it hasn't made any rattles so far and I don't think it ever will so I'm not to concerned.

This is an okay pencil but it is still really nice. I writes very smooth and is lightweight and perfect size. VERY NICE PENCIL.

Zebra Drafix Drafting Pencil-The Japanese Brother of the German(yet also made in Japan) Staedtler 925 05

Pros: Professional, thin, sleek design; instead of a rubber grip, it comes with a ribbed ABS plastic grip but it actually feels comfortable when writing with it, comes with a lead indicator that runs on a ratchet click joint to prevent sliding, eraser cover is tight, and tip is great so you can see lead length.

Cons: Aside from the fact that lead jams may occur and that it doesn't come with a cleaning needle, there's nothing else to nitpick about this pencil.

Verdict: Just like Staedtler 925 05,This pencil is a must buy and excellent to have in your stationery set! It's cheaper than 925 05 but performs just as well and the lead indication window makes a very satisfying click!

Grade:10/10

I've had one and they work very well and they are excellent for writers or drawers that needs a very fine tipped pencil.

The Zebra Drafix is a simple, good quality effective drafting pencil that will please both professionals and amateurs alike. It features a good plastic grip, a metal clip, a fixed sleeve and a color coded lead grade indicator. I loved the feeling of drawing with it, it is light and non intrusive in the hand. I draw comics and super-heroes and this pencil is just right for the job. A great deal for its price.

These pencils feel great, cheap and look cool. I've had one for a year or so now and just found out these go for $5 here. It's good for drawing, note taking and drafting. The lead indicator is a nice touch. I like the overall design it just looks professional. You need to try this out!

The Zebra Drafix is just great. As a Business Owner and Web Developer, I use various pencils for Daily Business Journals and Meetings and Action Notebooks as-well as Sketching. Alongside of the Ohto that I recently purchased, this Zebra Drafix is great! Lightweight and just perfect for detailed sketches.

Well worth the price. What a great line.

I am in love with this pencil! The feel of it is nice, it makes crisp, thin lines that are great for detail. Everything about this pencil is amazing! It's also not too thick and has a light, thin feel to it! This is my favorite Pencil~ I love using it.

i got this pencil as a gift from my bf and its pretty good. i use it for drawing and drawing lines. i wouldnt recommend it for long periods of writing as the grip is hard plastic and isnt soft and squishy. but for me since its thinner then most mech pencils it feels nicer. erasers a bit too small but i almost never use the eraser of mech pencils and instead buy them on theyre own. it does good if you press hard using a small amout of lead at a time.

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A drafting pencil is basically a mechanical designed for precision drawing because the guide pipe, usually 3-5 mm long, allows the pencil to move smoothly along paper or the edge of a ruler. Also, the long pipe allows visibility as you are drawing and the drawing to be well, precise. There are usually lead indicators for people who draw because the lead grade is indicated and it is useful for remembering. Also, if you have noticed, the drafting pencils come in finer lead sizes such as 0.3,0.4 and larger sizes such as 0.9. Lead holders usually come in large diameters such as 2.0 and 3.15.

A mechanical pencil is for daily everyday usage and the pipe is usually 2 mm long. There are usually no lead indicators and the lead sizes are typically 0.5 or 0.7.

I hope this helps you tell the difference.

For a review, I saw this pencil in China and I was hesitant to use it a lot because it felt somewhat lightweight and cheesy XD. The pencil overall isn't the best but for its price, it is a great deal.

I like this pencil quite a bit. It's light but at the same time feels sturdy. It really feels good to write with. I like to compare this pencil to the Uni-ball 552 and the Staedtler 925. I definitely recommend this pencil to anyone, especially at this price.

Advances lead just a tiny bit then retracts back into pencil when attempting to write. Very frustrating and waste of money.

This mechanical pencil, so far, is amazing! I love the softness and the crispy lines.
It's replaced my 0.5mm lead pencil. I love it so much. The lead softness thingie is a nice touch, and it's entertaining. ;D

I really only like 0.3mm pencils. This one is light and has a good feel to the grip. It's easy to hold and write with. Compared to some more expensive, but lower quality pencils, this one is a bargain.

I ordered this pencil after my old 0.3mm mechanical pencil bit the dust after almost 6 years of wonderful use and surface. As an illustrator, I am a little picky with the tools I use, and for drawing, I find any lead larger than 0.3mm is too messy and clunky to deal with.

This pencil was a steal at $5.00 and is a dream to use. The lead hardness indicator is convenient, although I only use a couple of hardnesses.

It was delivered quickly and in good shape, as well. Great buy!

please restock!!

so is the grip of this pencil ribbed soft rubber or ribbed hard plastic??

i just have a question. whats the difference between a drafting pencil and a normal mechanical pencil?

i bought this pencil for drawing but soon ,i abandon it as it was a lousy pencil, so i chose another drawing that suits me best for drawing faces