Zebra M-402 Stainless Steel Mechanical Pencil - 0.5 mm

Really happy to see you finally have this. It's been my favourite pencil for years. The weight and size are perfect and the soft rubber grip makes it comfortable for hours. Truly a great pencil.

Very solid pencil. It has more heft than the M-301, and it's great for drawing and sketching.

Very sturdy, reliable, plain pencil though the soft rubber grip bothers me, I prefer the little squares of the m-301. It's a great buy for its price.

My favorite pencil! The M-301 is the best mechanical pencil on the market. I use this for drawing, and the sturdy steel construction, superb grip, and light weight all make for a great pencil. But I really love this pencil because the pocket clip is unobtrusive and allows for a easy and comfortable rotation of the pencil when needing to use the sharp point of the lead for detailed drawing. This pencil is also slightly shorter than most mechanical pencils, and it has a perfect weight and balance. Highly recommended!

I rarely write reviews.. but, the overall quality of this pencil prompted me to do so. I purchased it to use in a planner, anticipating the possibility of loss, and not wanting to risk losing an expensive pen. This 701 series from Zebra so closely resembles a "high end" set, like a Cross, or Waterman that it's errie! ...a fantastic bargin for a pen/pencil set, that looks like it cost 10 times more!!