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These are the only mechanical pencils you should consider.

Aug 30, 2018

Why? We combine recommendations from sources you trust like Wirecutter and The Spruce, and combine them with Amazon reviews to make your buying decision a no brainer.

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Pentel Sharp Kerry Mechanical Pencil, 0.50 mm, Metallic Black Barrel, 1 Unit (P1035A), with Lead and Eraser Refills (Bundle)

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(963 customer reviews)

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$26.99

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Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Automatic Drafting Pencil, 0.5mm Lead Size, Brushed Metal Barrel, 1 Each (PG1015A)

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(2,870 customer reviews)

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$8.89

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BIC Xtra-Sparkle Mechanical Pencil, Medium Point (0.7 mm), 24-Count

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(2,016 customer reviews)

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$6.48

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How do we know these are the best mechanical pencils?

Here are the top 10 in order of most recommended:

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here are the top 10 in order of most recommended:

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Best Mechanical Pencils - Pentel Sharp Kerry Mechanical Pencil, 0.50 mm, Metallic Black Barrel, 1 Unit (P1035A), with Lead and Eraser Refills (Bundle)

Pentel Sharp Kerry Mechanical Pencil, 0.50 mm, Metallic Black Barrel, 1 Unit (P1035A), with Lead and Eraser Refills (Bundle)

Amazon Says:

(963 customer reviews)

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$26.99

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Alvin DM03 Draft-Matic Mechanical Pencil .3mm

Alvin DM03 Draft-Matic Mechanical Pencil .3mm

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(549 customer reviews)

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$9.95

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rOtring 600 0.5mm Black Barrel Mechanical Pencil (1904443)

rOtring 600 0.5mm Black Barrel Mechanical Pencil (1904443)

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(625 customer reviews)

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$17.00

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Uni Mechanical Pencil, Kuru Toga Roulette Model 0.5mm, Gun Metallic (M510171P.43)

Uni Mechanical Pencil, Kuru Toga Roulette Model 0.5mm, Gun Metallic (M510171P.43)

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(1,446 customer reviews)

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$8.31

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Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Automatic Drafting Pencil, 0.5mm Lead Size, Brushed Metal Barrel, 1 Each (PG1015A)

Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Automatic Drafting Pencil, 0.5mm Lead Size, Brushed Metal Barrel, 1 Each (PG1015A)

Amazon Says:

(2,870 customer reviews)

Recommended By:

6
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$8.89

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