If you want to up your Kuru Toga game, get one of the metal ones on Amazon. They perform the same as the plastic ones, but look and feel much better. I've had the gunmetal grey Kuru Toga for years now, but it's fallen aside to Pigma Micron pens (mmmm felt tip).

In case if you were wondering, it's a Mitsubishi Hi-Uni in HB.

How about these babies?

• 2
  

• Lead is thick as heck
  
• Eraser is huge

This pen and I would suggest buying a stand-alone eraser. You can just buy extra lead too. I've used one of these, just one, for a few years now.

I don't think there's any reason to buy a more expensive pencil or pen while you're in college. Spend money somewhere else.

Best (and only) wooden pencil podcast: http://www.erasable.us/
Best wooden pencil youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJOStpzNewBJ0XfhRSsmfw
Amazon link to a good pencil: https://www.amazon.com/Uni-Hi-Uni-Wooden-Pencil-HUHB/dp/B001B8UH30/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1486776879&sr=8-5&keywords=mitsubishi+pencil

Welcome down another rabbit hole...

edit: then there's also r/tea and /r/Coffee

I am assuming you mean .7 mm lead size.

The Uni Kuru Toga starter set is a good option with extra lead and erasers along with the Kuru Toga pencil that has a rotating lead mechanism to keep the lead thickness consistent.
Amazon link

If you want a large eraser, the Pentel Twist Erase has the largest common mechanical pencil eraser.
Amazon link

If you hate when your lead breaks get the Zebra Delguard. This pencil has a unique mechanism that protects your lead and makes sure it doesn't break when writing.
Amazon link

For a pencil that has stood the test of time, the Pentel Sharp is a standard, no-frills, basic mechanical pencil.
Amazon link

Otherwise go to https://www.jetpens.com/ for an excellent selection of mechanical pencils

Awesome post, but you're missing my favorite! A flawless writing utensil, in my opinion.

Sorry to hear that :(

Wing Sung 698 is pretty similar to TWSBI Eco, somehow even but cheaper. The cap is way heavier and does not post, not sure if that matters to you.

For pencil: I just got the Zebra DelGuard, which the Pen Addict guys liked. I have a problem with breaking .5mm so hopefully this'll help me.

Available at amazon.co.jp. I send links.

Orenz Nero 0.3

Orenz Nero 0.2

Exactly what I was going to suggest. Here is the link the amazon page of the 0.9 variety.

Zebra Delguards are where it's at. You can't snap the lead while writing too hard or at a weird angle.

Though that one you mention looks like a good buy it for life sort of thing.

I would consider the pentel twist erase iii since it has a grip, large eraser and comes in 0.9 mm. It is also super affordable and frankly, nearly all pentel pencils have solid mechanisms. Weakest point of the pencil is the clip, but it is fine with normal use. http://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Twist-Erase-Automatic-Assorted-QE519BP2-K6/dp/B0047CP6SI

I will say though that if you are having trouble with lead breakage you should try one of pentel's or pilot's higher quality leads - something like this - http://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Stein-Mechanical-Pencil-C279-2B/dp/B004NNM5LC?th=1&psc=1

I linked a slightly harder lead than the standard HB lead (a.k.a. #2) which will also give you some strength.

Some Palomino Blackwing pencils. It seems ridiculous to spend that much on pencils, but there's just nothing like them.

Now that it's summer, new EDC is necessary.

Wallet: Herschel Hank Wallet - https://www.amazon.com/Herschel-Supply-Co-Gridlock-Synthetic/dp/B01N64ZXXR/ref=cts_ap_1_vtp?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=76154825667896829&pf_rd_r=ae438e3e-5f82-11e8-96ec-51643eb7965b&pd_rd_wg=rcyjY&pf_rd_s=desktop-detail-softlines&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_i=B073J14ZXB&pd_rd_w=RawjS&pf_rd_i=desktop-detail-softlines&pd_rd_r=ae438e3e-5f82-11e8-96ec-51643eb7965b&_encoding=UTF8&dpID=51KYVNhmKZL&preST=_SX342_QL70_&dpSrc=detail&th=1&psc=1

Knife: Kershaw Shuffle II - https://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-8750TBLKBW-Multifunction-Reversible-Pocketclip/dp/B00TUCPWZM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1527187621&sr=8-3&keywords=shuffle+II&dpID=41p4CjphtcL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Pencil: Zebra Delguard Mechanical - https://www.amazon.com/Zebra-Mechanical-Pencil-Guard-P-MAB85-BK/dp/B016JQZJOA/ref=sr_1_cc_4?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1527187654&sr=1-4-catcorr&keywords=zebra+delguard

Watch: LONGBO Waterproof Business - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075XKDTLG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Phone: https://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-x-gen-4-android-one

+ 2013 Mazda3 (W/ Triforce Keychain)

My first post, so I hope I did it right. Please tell me if I didn't.

I was just looking at amazon after I commented and the prices have changed a little since I purchased my sets. One set went up in price and one set went down.

I paid about $26 including shipping for a set of 60 pencils and a sharpener. It was the Scholar set. They are good quality and includes a nice variety of colors and shades. Right now that same set has gone up to $29.99 and the sharpener is still under $2 . I think the Scholar set was about $20 when I bought it.

I noticed there is a set of 48 Premiers for like $35 right now so you could always go that route. I had a set of premiers in HS and they are a better pencil than the Scholars, but I still think less money for more colors is worth it.

I paid about $18 including shipping for a set of 36 Verithin pencils which are great for fine details. They have a harder "lead" or whatever you want to call it. I know it's not actually lead so I hope you get what I mean. They are great for hard lines and accents. I wouldn't use these for shading or gradation. I love them. I use them for all kinds of different techniques that the softer pencils don't work as well for. Right now a set of 24 is like $12 before shipping so jump on it.

Edited to add links and change some stuff that I got wrong.

Edit to OP: Prismacolor is a great option for what you're looking to do because they work well on different types of surfaces. I'm assuming your comic collection has glossy pages, right? Regular, less expensive pencils won't work as well and you might not be able to fill in and shade everything without leaving lines and white space. I hope you show us some of the pages when you get started.

I'm a sucker for mechanical pencils with a narrow lead, so I use the 0.3mm Alvin Draft-Matic Mechanical Pencil. It feels like I'm constantly writing with freshly sharpened pencil.

Graphgear 0.9mm - I prefer the thicker, tougher lead

Pilot Precise V5 - Cap prevents leakage

Both are decent quality but still cheap enough that I don't worry about losing/breaking a few.

There are even thicker ones like these 1.3mm absolute units https://www.amazon.com/Paper-Mate-1862168-Mechanical-Assorted/dp/B00CRGP8B6

Camelcamelcamel says that this is the lowest it has ever gone down.

Edit 1:0.7 varient at 14.99$

Edit 2: Both the silver and black 0.5 rOtring 800 are on sale for 29.58$ and 24.53$ respectively.

I used Touchnew markers.
Numbers; 64,76,182,CG8,83,143,84,132,145,75, white deleter for the eyes, I overlapped # 76 on 182. # 64 is used to shade for the blue. # 145 is for the shade for the white on the dress. CG8 is for the dress and shoes. #84 is the ribbon. # 83 is for the shade for the dress. For the black I used whatever but make the lines thick haha rem is thick lulz. I used a color pencil for the blush. For the skin I used #132. TBH I would go fairer. Like #26 or #131. I used a micron pen for some of the black I have a black Copic marker so I used that to fill in some stuff I would not use the Copic cuz the brush is hard to control for me now. I would recommend drawing her before you even start to color her. Here is the sauce for the markers I used. And the rest of the art supplies I used. I would not suggest the paper I used.

168 Set Color TOUCHNEW Graphic Drawing Painting Alcohol Art Dual Tip Sketch Pen Twin Marker Design Coloring Highlighting Set with Carry Bag +A4 Drawing Book + Parblo Glove https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MS46KVT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zW2DCbMSACQY0
And the deleter
Deleter Manga Ink - White 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UF3IUE?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

The Copic marker I mentioned:
Copic Marker Copic Sketch... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001QWZUE2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

The skin colors I used most of them I believe: come with the 168 set haven't checked
24 Colors Skin Tone Pens TOUCHNEW... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B8LS519?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

The pencils I used:
Zebra DelGuard 0.5mm Lead... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NN3Z4EI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Prismacolor Col-Erase Erasable... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000093L6M?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

The micron markers I mentioned:
3M Rugged Comfort Quick Latch... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0798HYDYL?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

And lastly for the color pencils:
Castle Art Supplies 72 Colored... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZZNF7GS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I used #34 of ^ the color pencils I used my finger to rub it in and make it look like a blush.

Paper I used:
Bellofy 100-Sheet Sketchpad... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FB6G81C?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Yeah sorry for the overkill response and wall of text. Have fun drawing her.

P.S please respond if you read it I would greatly appreciate it. Have a great day :3

I disagree http://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Twist-Erase-Automatic-Assorted-QE519BP2-K6/dp/B0047CP6SI/ref=sr_1_4?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1302914995&sr=1-4

My students have shown me that golf pencils are very throwable. Much more so than regular pencils. I usually just get regular pre-sharpended Amazon brand Pencils which happen to be 150 for $10 right now:

AmazonBasics Pre-sharpened Wood... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JM699P?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Rotring 800 or a Pentel Graphgear 1000 seem to be really rugged in my experience. The rOtring will be less likely to malfunction though. Rotrings are impressively well built. Full metal construction with a knurled grip section and retractable lead sleeve. Go ahead and throw this pencil at a wall. It will survive. These are considered to be pencils you can pass onto your grandkids because they just last that long.

Amazon link I found: https://www.amazon.com/rOtring-Retractable-Mechanical-Pencil-Silver/dp/B00JEV9TLC

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0728HBD7F

Much more durable and feels better than the provided pen

Silver 800 .5mm is 25 exactly so 15 plus tax after coupon


https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JEV9TLC/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I guess the reason is that pencils are considered "tools" much more than status symbols, like pens are. Many department stores will carry pens from Mont Blanc, Sheaffer or Waterman, but few will sell the pencils unless it's in a set. Traditional pen maker brands unfortuntaley have not made great pencils, they make them to match their pens.

For me almost every mechanical pencil from Pentel represents excellent quality. Check the graphgear 500 or the 1000. They also make some that have a big retractable eraser at the top, a very useful adition. I like this because of the wide rubber grip, but there are several options. The Pentel Kerry is almost in a category of its own.

The zebra frisha is comfortable, reliable and has three mechanisms to advance the lead: the traditionl pusher at the top, the "shaker" (you shake it up and down and a weight inside advances the lead), and automatic, where the lead is advanced when you lift it from the paper.

I am becoming a big fan of these 1.3mm ones from Paper Mate. A version in aluminium would be really nice.

[Pilot S20] (https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Mechanical-Pencil-0-5mm-DR5/dp/B001AX7TUU/ref=sr_1_2?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1520225383&sr=1-2&keywords=pilot+s20&dpID=41ud31tnK4L&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch): Wooden barrel mechanical pencil. Very high quality pencil and smooth, silky writing experience -- so it's good for long periods of writing (ie. taking notes, math). Nice weighting -- naturally positions itself toward the paper in your hand.

[Faber Castell TK Fine Vario] (https://www.amazon.com/Faber-Castell-Mechanical-Pencil-135500/dp/B000WEAW2K/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1520225493&sr=1-1&keywords=faber+castell+tk+fine+vario&dpID=41E%252BerIBzDL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch): High quality pencil w/ a mode for soft writing (for taking notes/general writing) as well as a mode for hard writing (drafting, etc.). Has a smooth, flared metal grip as well as an extendable eraser. Absorbs pressure to avoid lead breakage.

[Rotring Rapid Pro] (https://www.amazon.com/rOtring-1904257-Rapid-Mechanical-Pencil/dp/B0055ZUEZQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1520225819&sr=1-1&keywords=rotring+rapid+pro): Another very high quality pencil. Although this pencil is generally labeled by people as a drafting pencil, it is definitely great for everyday carry. Nicely cut knurled grip -- even if you're sweating, for example, don't really have to keep repositioning hand. Retractable tip, so pocket safe. Weighting is nice as well, heavier than the S20 though. Very durable. Absorbs pressure to avoid lead breakage.

[Caran D'Ache 844] (https://www.amazon.com/Caran-Dache-Infinite-Mechanical-Pencil/dp/B000WFZ7SS/ref=sr_1_3?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1520226391&sr=1-3&keywords=caran+dache+844&dpID=31BgbaTFd3L&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch): This pencil has a clean, simple look to it, and writes beautifully. It is also extremely sturdy and the barrel is aluminum, so it has a nice weight to it as well. Not very fatiguing when writing -- good for long periods.

Note: As someone who is currently enrolled in engineering courses, I believe you can't really go wrong when deciding between these. I own each of them and recommend them equally.

WORK

PowerTank Retractable Pen All-Angle All-Weather Wet Surface… Standard quick draw go-to pen for the last 5 years

Pilot Varsity Disposable Fountain Pen Recently got into fountain pens so I use this when I can to sign stuff or have time to take decent notes

Silver Sharpie for writing on dark surfaces

Pocket Level for leveling anything from pictures to 80” monitors and in between

Retractable Sharpie for permanent marking/writing everywhere else not covered by the previous items

Telescoping Magnetic Retriever

My First Pencil for temporary marking… large size for durability and novelty

House Keys, Personal Truck Keys (98 F150), Work Truck/Van Key (what is this thing), Building Keys

Fitbit Charge HR

Large Rubber Band because you just never know when you might need one… and I pop myself if I get a craving for something I don’t need lol

A little Cash, Our Energy Management Policy (our VP will randomly ask to see it and if you have it on you, you may get to be off the rest of the day, get a meal or gas gift cert, movie tix, etc.)

Vicks Inhaler, Every Man Jack chapstick

1/8” Allen Wrench

ThorFire throwaway LED Flashlight for quick peeks, or if the larger one’s battery dies

BP Rewards Card (Filling the work truck a couple times a week gets me a few cents off my own gas… shhhhh), Work Visa, License, Insurance, Carmike Rewards Card because you never know when you may wanna catch a flick.

Nitecore MH1C Rechargeable LED Flashlight… found this baby up in the ceiling and fell in love (once I read the manual and figured out how to work it.)

Zippo Spectrum Lighter… Don’t smoke but I love fire and Zippo’s even more. I have 16 right now but this is my throw around EDC.

Gerber Superknife

TAC Force Throw away assisted opening knife

RFID Access Badge

Medical ID Bracelet… recently diagnosed with Diabeetus and put on Xarelto after a huge blood clot (PE)

3x5 Index Card Daily Work Order Checklist, needed supplies, random notes/measurements/numbers

/r/KaizenBrotherhood 30 Day Challenge Checklist

Leatherman Rebar MultiTool… work buys these (bless them) and I usually break them enough to need one every 1-2 years. Had one model or another since my 18th birthday (36 now) and just found out they will actually repair them for free so I will have to round up some older ones and send them off. Once they are retired they wind up in a glove box, random tool bag/box, in the recliner, on my desk etc, anywhere I might need one and I am not in my work clothes.

NOT PICTURED

Folding Wood Rule

Motorola XPR-6300 Radio

iPhone 6 in Lifeproof Fre Case with Nite Ize Steelie Magnet on the back and $20 inside... used to take picture

*added phone

You should try the Palomino Blackwing! It even has a wiki article!

I love using my drafting pencil.
It's pretty cheap, the lead lasts for a long time and you can easily switch out the type/hardness of lead. They're available at hobby lobby too.

Staedtler Mars Technico Lead Holder (780 C) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WL4WEC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i.h1Bb9ZX9PRA

I get how some people like wooden ones more than mechanical ones but an unbreakable mechanical pencil just sells it for me.

You could also get him the oversized children's pencils. http://www.amazon.com/Ticonderoga-Primary-Beginner-Pencils-33312/dp/B000QE2H6A

You've basically nailed it all down, all you need is some recommendations on notebooks. From what you've said, I would buy the following list of items:
B5 Lined MUJI Notebooks
These are absolutely fantastic. They are lightweight, the paper is smooth, and there is absolutely no bleedthrough even with wet fountain pens.
Pilot Hi-Tec C Gel Pen
It is such a pleasure to write with, that I wasn't sure if I'd go for this one or the Pilot G-Tec.
MUJI 0.5 ink pens
If you want to add some colour, I like these pens. They're not too wet, nor too dry. The Japanese factor will please her.
Blackwing pencils
I stopped using pencils after highschool, and then I bought one of these and let me tell you one thing, this pencil right here will make you want to trade all your pens for pencils.

https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/aw/d/B06VWPKXQH/ref=psdcmw_89413051_t1_B06VWNYHY3

Here you go!

https://www.amazon.com/rOtring-Retractable-Mechanical-Pencil-1904447/dp/B00JEV9TLC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=rotring%2B800&qid=1554681067&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&th=1&psc=1

Link for mobile peeps. Also of note, for me the silver is 25.99 and the black is 28.49

You are missing out
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JM699P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6HcrDb1CMDX1D

A few weeks ago the Rotring Rapid Pro, 600 and 800 were going for under $30 on Amazon. You could try those. They're built so well I feel like I could hurt someone by just knocking them on the head with one.

Edit: here you go

rOtring 600 Series Mechanical Pencil, 0.7mm, Black Body (502607) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001A1POWC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_VCRVCb4Q6AM41

rOtring 1904257 Rapid PRO Mechanical Pencil, 0.7 mm, Matte Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0055ZUEZQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_LDRVCb3JV35SJ

No 800 in 0.7mm under $30 I'm afraid.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B071JM699P/ref=sspa_mw_detail_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1

OP, if you haven't decided on one already, I highly recommend the pentel graphic gear 1000. I've had mine since 2009. Still going strong. I'm not sure if it comes on 0.9 though. I learned to write with the 0.3 lead.

http://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Automatic-Drafting-Accents-PG1019G/dp/B001E3QLN2


0.9 exists. Graphgear...damn autocorrect

What I like more is this because I can use it for my works. I do like the Pikachu pijama-thing but I don't think they'd let me parade it in the house ;v ;

As for what I want, I'd like this

I love Kevin !

yes indeed they do

I like these Pentel mechanical pencils perferably in .9mm. All metal, but not overly beefy, and not too expensive.

As for the Sharpie, does it have to be Sharpie brand or just a permanent marker?

When I started playing I bought a pack of 20 sets of dice.

After 2 years I now bring 2 sets to the table, with a few extra d6. That's a personal decision, because I find I need extra d6 more than anything else; You daughter night need multiple of other dice depending what character she plays. But overall, having 2 of every dice is plenty I think.

Having a box to keep and roll them in is an excellent idea. Dice boxes are a really useful addition to your DND setup. I made my own, but there are plenty of companies out there who make nice boxes too. Wyrmwood are what I would aspire to make my boxes like... Need a bit more practice and some different tools though lol.

Some other gift ideas though, and this is all stuff I use or have:

D&D books - Player's Handbook, Xanathars Guide, Dungeon Masters Guide, Sword Coast Adventurers Guide to name a few. Depends whether she's more of a player or wants to run sessions which ones you should get.

Spell or item cards - Something like this could be useful. If you know what class her character is you could get a specific set, or a general pack. I use them with a playing card folder to keep them all together.

Pins and stickers - there's loads of people who make enamel pins and stuff for D&D, great for customising a bag or something.

3D miniatures - Hero Forge let's you make your character and you can either download the file to print yourself, or get them to print it for you. Might need to get some paints to go along with this one.

Custom Character Sheets - Alright, so I actually make these, so it's a bit if a self plug, but I think they're still a great gift. A5 Character Sheet Booklet. It's your standard D&D character sheet in an A5 booklet format with a few extra bits added. Keeps everything nice and tidy, and protects the sheet from damage without having to faff about with a bigger A4 folder.

Mechanical Pencils - not much of a gift I guess, but hot damn, it is frustrating to have to sharpen your pencil at the table. Just get a mechanical one. I use one of these for my graphic design work and bought a second one to keep with my D&D stuff, but any mechanical pencil will do.

i think the rotring 500, it lacks the flamboyant features it's just a pencil, the pentel gg 1000 is good, and uni shift pipe lock since the lead sleeve is retractable.
i wouldn't recommend the 500 if you keep in your pocket because of the lead sleeve doesn't retract and that would mean it can get bent.
if you can get a Rotring rapid pro for 24$ that would probably be better for pocket use.

I got mine through Amazon, from a Japanese Import Company.
And it even came with a cute handwritten note from the importer.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001L1QV96/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's genuine. And it's as great as they say it is. Haven't used anything else since I ordered it...

HTH.

I just had a similar discussion with a client!

Depending on what you wanna spend There are a number of choices.


For a sketch artist I'd steer clear of brands like Cross(Luxury writing utensils. Great products just not everyday art friendly)

I'd suggest a 2mm lead holder, some lead refills(4b, 2b, hb, 2h, 4h), a lead pointer, and a kneadable eraser or two.


Rotring makes some great products and even the more utilitarian Staedtler is a bifl and a great gift for an aspiring artist.

Edit: Also as a suggestion from an artist-Never anything in white if you can help it and a box of those foil pack Fingerbowl/wet wipes are quite a boon if they're a artist on the go. ;)

Buy something like this. The tip goes inwards if you press too hard to prevent breaking.

Maybe some [colored pencils?] (http://www.amazon.com/Prismacolor-Verithin-Colored-Pencils-Assorted/dp/B000MK9YWI/ref=sr_1_40?ie=UTF8&qid=1422674119&sr=8-40&keywords=colored+pencils)
I know I'm not doing anything this weekend except relaxing. Take a long bath or watch a movie this weekend, just unwind and relax!

I'm no pro by any means but I have a lot of fun drawing after work and certainly I'd love my SO surprised me with something like:

• Faber Castell 9000!
  
• Lumograph 100!
  
• Prismacolor Premier Verithin!
  
• Polychromo!
  
• Bristol paper!
  
  Also you can always include some nice accesories like blending stumps, different types of erasers, a good cutter/blade or sharpener.
  
  Does she like books? Andrew Loomis' books are incredible! Drawing the Head and Hands!
  
  These are (for me) good options for a present. Depending on budget you could increse/decrease the count on the color set but 24/36 is a good starting point.
  
  I hope this helps.

I'll do you one better.

Rotring 800 Lead Holder Clutch Knock System - 2 mm - Black Body

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• It's metal.
  
• You can split open a regular pencil to extract the lead and use it for refill for this thing (in case you weren't able to purchase refills from art supplies.)
  
• You can use it to write on rough things like walls because it's thick enough.If you're an artist, you sharpen it to a chisel point with a blade.

Er, that's not a draftmatic, it's a draft-tec. This is the draft-matic, though it's not retractable:
http://www.amazon.com/Alvin-Draft-Matic-Mechanical-Pencil-ANDM03/dp/B001DKGYLK/ref=pd_sim_sbs_op_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=062PKPPVDKMMC0CCP4S0

I like the 0.9mm Draftmatics myself, with soft 2B lead. It's a bit like a big erasable black crayon, but if I need fine lines, there's always autocad and the laser printer.

I've had my metal-body Kuru Toga for very nearly three years now, and I love it. This Amazon link comes with some eraser refills and a pack of leads made just for the pencil.

There's a review compilation on the front page that gives it awful scores because the lead rotation mechanism "doesn't work", but I think it should've been obvious to the reviewer that he got a bad apple or something. You can easily verify it by holding the pencil in your hand and looking into the little window on the grip while rapidly pressing the tip a dozen times. I can definitely say the lead rotation works, and is useful. I'll definitely miss it when I move to an rOtring 800.

For that, you could get a few P207s. Really nice pencils and also available in .3mm, .5mm, and .9mm with the P203, P205, and P209 respectively. The p203 and 9 might be slightly more expensive. They are some really solid pencils and mine have lasted quite a while.

Is a Pentel multi colored color pencil. here's a link.

i'm a drafter, so i still just user my drafter's lead holder with HB lead. it has its own sharpener built into the cap!

Here you go

True.

But you know how habits are. Front pockets are for cellphone, wallet and keys and I got used to reaching for the notebook in the back. I also carry a leatherman in my other back pocket and by now I feel incomplete if its not there. I've tried changing that one to my front lighter pocket but it feels unnatural. I'm not sure why I'm telling you all this.

Anyway, at some point I got some of these really thick mechanical pencils and they take the abuse quite well. So I thought it would just be a matter of reinforcing. Oh, the things we do to keep our little habits intact.

Pentel Multi-8. I wanted colored notes, but I couldn't justify buying a tablet, so this is my alternative. I'm really pleased with how it's worked out!

I've been using the pencil every day for about a week and I don't feel that "mushiness" at all. The entire mechanism holding the lead retracts by about 1-2 millimetres when first touching the paper, but that actually makes the writing experience more pleasant for me. It's definitely the best mechanical pencil I've used.

The only problem I've noticed is that the entire mechanism moves sideways by about 1 mm when applying a fair bit of pressure on either side of the pencil (sometimes while writing).

Before using the Kuru Toga, I was using a Mitsubishi Uni HB pencil similar to these and the lead was amazingly smooth.

I think there are only two versions of the Staedtler Noris Digital - one for Chromebook and one for everything else including reMarkable. I bought this one from Amazon and it works fine. Staedtler's compatibility list is here. In terms of writing with it then it feels a lot softer than the standard marker. If you consider the marker as being like a 2H pencil then the Staedtler feels like a 2B. Even though it feels a lot different to use, there's very little difference in the output. The ballpoint pen, marker pen, fineliner, sharp pencil and brush are virtually indistinguishable. The only real difference seems to be with the tilt pencil which comes out darker with the Staedtler.

Check out the Uni Kuru Toga Roulette. Amazon has them on sale for like $10 with replacement lead and erasers (usually the pencil is like $15, lead+ erasers maybe $7).

I bought one a few weeks ago and I will never go back to cheap pencils. In fact, I never used cheap pencils because I hated them. I love this pencil.

https://www.amazon.com/Roulette-Model-Rotation-Mechanical-Pencil/dp/B00U6T6SP6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517924034&sr=8-1&keywords=uni+kuru+toga+roulette

Zebra Delguard - https://www.amazon.com/Zebra-DelGuard-Mechanical-Pencil-P-MA85-BK/dp/B00NN3Z4EI
excellent pencil

What I used was a lead holder, which is different than a mechanical pencil. It has a much thicker, longer lead and you use a lead pointer, or possibly sandpaper, to sharpen it. Also, it doesn't automatically advance the lead. It has a release, but if you point it down, the lead will fall out.

Have a look at the Twist Erase III in 0.9mm (it also comes in 0.5 and 0.7). The grip is quite comfortable and it has the best mechanical pencil eraser ever.

Pentel P207 or P209, with a rubber thingy where I grasp it to make it more comfortable.
http://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Mechanical-Pencil-Barrel-P207C/dp/B002XJX968
Any quad ruled paper.

I ordered lately from https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E3QLN2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and I bought from MoguMogu Tokyo (free shipping to EU ~1.5 week) 0.7 - 8.89$ and 0.9 - 7.32$ (now price changed)

Zebra has very nice pens, but their pencils are phenominal.

This is the king of mechanical pencils. Available in black or silver: https://www.amazon.com/rOtring-Retractable-Mechanical-Pencil-Barrel/dp/B00AZWNS84

But for $10, I like this guy: https://www.amazon.com/Alvin-DM03-Draft-Matic-Mechanical-Pencil/dp/B001DKGYLK/ref=sr_1_10?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1484457112&sr=1-10&keywords=.3+mm+mechanical+pencil

Thanks for the compliment and question! I teach, so I strive to have neat handwriting for whiteboard work. :)

I love the Staedler triplus fineliners so far! They didn't arrive until a couple of days after my notebook, though, and I was eager to get started. :) Many of the earlier pages were done using one or more of the following:

• Faber-Castell Pitt artist pen, #199 black, XS
  
• Sakura Pigma Micron 005, various colors
  
• OfficeMax metallic marker, fine point, various colors
  
• Prismacolor Verithin colored pencils
  
  None of these are affiliate links and may or may not represent the lowest price... I just wanted to link the exact products so interested parties can easily find them. :)

The Staedtler Noris digital is working:

https://www.amazon.de/Staedtler-180-22-1-EMR-Technologie-Streifen-Design/dp/B0728HBD7F

Guys...
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B06VWNYHY3/ref=zg_bs_tab_pd_bsnr_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=C551PSJ380QT7WEBDZJX
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B06VWPKXQH/ref=zg_bs_tab_pd_bsnr_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=C551PSJ380QT7WEBDZJX
50$? Really?!?!

This one. It's actually really good. Scroll down my posts for examples.

https://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Automatic-Pencil-Assorted-PH158/dp/B001PMJZ3K

Pentel p207 .7mm is what I use... http://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Mechanical-Pencil-Barrel-P207C/dp/B002XJX968

Update: After looking at how the Rotring product line has changed since I bought my multipen, I think the Rotring Rapid Pro is a better approximation of what I've been using for so many years.

These are my favorite, although I use 0.7mm lead. I've been using them since 2001, I managed to break one once, but it's not likely to happen unless you're trying. The only reason I've ever bought more than the first pair was my own carelessness, I lose pencils like nobody's business.

Check these out http://www.amazon.com/Ticonderoga-Primary-Beginner-Pencils-33312/dp/B000QE2H6A/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1419382585&sr=1-1&keywords=my+first+dixon+ticonderoga

They are sturdy and nobody else has them so its easy to spot who steals your pencils

Edit: Sorry I dont know how to insert a fancy link

Steadtler lead holders: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B000WL4WEC

https://www.amazon.com/Roulette-Model-Rotation-Mechanical-Pencil/dp/B00U6T6SP6/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=uni+kuru+toga+roulette+0.5&qid=1558148863&s=gateway&sr=8-2

Whilst looking on amazon, I saw this rapid pro for $16, but it's this cheap due to how long it's going to take to arrive to places like the U.S.A and etc.

https://www.amazon.com/rOtring-1904257-Rapid-Mechanical-Pencil/dp/B0055ZUEZQ/ref=sr_1_6?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1542918478&sr=1-6&keywords=rotring+mechanical+pencil

Imagine not knowing there are mechanical pencil versions of wooden pencils.

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This meme was made by lead holder gang

Nope, that is just the regular Pentel Orenz. This is the one you're looking for.

This worked on previous generation Notes - STAEDTLER 180 22-1 Stylus Noris Digital Hexagonal Shape (EMR Technology, Attractive Noris Stripe Design, Ergonomic Soft Surface, Fine 0.7 mm Tip), Yellow-Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0728HBD7F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_fpAODb9RPQ21T

I love using pencils. I don't always do it, but I always keep one clipped to my notebook or in my backpack. My preference is these, but I'm not sure where a non-government employee could get them at a reasonable price. These are my favorite alternative, but they don't have a clip and the eraser isn't amazing.

I'm actually kinda curious as to the pencil...

edit:
Think I found it.

edit2:
Here's a high-resolution image for anyone curious as to how it works.

I use this coding reference: It's served me very well for the last 15 years.
http://scriptures.byu.edu/gettalk.php?ID=4
with this pen:
http://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Automatic-Pencil-Assorted-PH158/dp/B001PMJZ3K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1453106438&sr=8-3&keywords=pentel+colored+pencils

I recommend this one.

https://www.amazon.co.jp/三菱鉛筆-鉛筆-ハイユニ-HUHB-1ダース/dp/B001B8UH30/

http://www.amazon.com/Palomino-Blackwing-Pencils-12-Count/dp/B006CQWILK

http://palominobrands.com/blackwing-collection/

Might this be the pencil his was referring to? They are not pure graphite but they all black and really high quality pencils.

There are also these pure graphite pencils but they seem to be more of an office supply than a gift.
http://www.staples.com/Staedtler-allXWrite-2-HB-Graphite-Pencils-5-Pack/product_949299

My favorite mech pencil of all time.

Doesn't have cushioned lead, but the .9 will never break. Rotate the pencil to maintain a sharp point.

Pencils are $13 for 150 pencils.
AmazonBasics Pre-sharpened Wood Cased #2 HB Pencils, 150 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JM699P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Lk.KDbTTCT0TG

Are you saying NO textbook was issued? What grade / school was that?